Archives of Ages to Come

Emerald Rose | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 2, 2005)
• Original Release Date: August 28, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Emerald Rose
• ASIN: B000BGQXTU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,590 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Come To The Dance

2. Before the Twilight Falls

3. Take Me Down

4. Four Doors To Elfland

5. Queen of Argyll

6. Three More Drops

7. Autumn in Asheville

8. Gwydion's Song To Lleu

9. Wheel of Fortune

10. Four Jacks

11. Irish Heartbeat

12. Dagger of the Moon

13. Urania Sings

14. Whistler's Farewell

15. Dance of the Rats

16. We Come From Monkeys

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing, October 22, 2005

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J. A. Massa (Tucker, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Archives of Ages to Come (Audio CD)

If Emerald Rose "bent tradition" in their aptly named 2000 release, now at last they've broken it open like an egg. And a sound lustrous and wonderful has emerged.

This is a polished, multi-threaded collection that combines Celtic and World influences with stunning Rock. The tracks merge lyric penny whistle with harmonious voices, throbbing drums with kick-ass guitar. But most remarkable is the vision presented by these songs--a blend of magic and science, Goddess-consciousness and humor, politics and myth. This is song-writing so good it will break your heart one moment, make it soar the next.

In a lesser work, the title might be prententious. Instead it perfectly expresses an artistry that reveres the past but is savy to the present and peers resolutely at the future. Listen to this CD and, to borrow a phrase from one of the songs, you just might "evolve a bigger mind."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rich tapestry of sounds and imagery, December 1, 2005

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Jaguarraven (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archives of Ages to Come (Audio CD)

Archives is ER's best effort to date. The opening strains of "Come to the Dance" invite the listener to journey with the band through an album that is diverse yet perfectly blended. Combining blues, rock and Celtic music to form what is truly the Emerald Rose sound, Archives delights the senses and emotions. The delicate music and theme of "Before the Twilight Falls" gives way to devotion to beauty in "Queen of Argyll" concluding with the driving political stance of "We Come From Monkeys." It is a CD that will make you want to rejoice, tap your foot and dance.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emerald Rose is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, October 19, 2005

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Rosie's Girl "Barbara" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archives of Ages to Come (Audio CD)

I have been listening to Emerald Rose for years, have been to many so their concerts, and own most of their CDs. I have to say that Archives of Ages to Come is the best one yet. They have truly grown into their own with this one. If you've never listened to any of their music, I highly suggest you buy this CD, it is the true peak of their musical talents. Blending traditonal with modern, and throwing a bit of humor into the mix gives you a feeling of harmony that no other band could ever achieve.
I love you guys!!!
Barbara