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Ashley MacIsaac | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 3, 2004)
• Original Release Date: June 6, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Linus Entertainment
• ASIN: B0002RMAPY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,934 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Beton's Delight

2. Sellpy Maggie

3. Rusty D-con-STRUCK-tion

4. The Devil In the Kitchen

5. MacDougall's Pride

6. Spoonboy

7. What An Idiot He Is

8. Sophie's Pipes

9. Sad Wedding Day

10. Wing-stock

11. Hills of Glenorchy

12. Brenda Subbert

13. Sleepy Maggie - The Sandman Mix

14. Sleepy Maggie - The Deep Sleep Mix

15. Sleepy Maggie - The BKS Chameleon Boom Mix 1

16. Sleepy Maggie - The BKS Chameleon Boom Mix 2

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

I don't know what they keep thinking up in Nova Scotia. Maybe it's all the fish they eat, or the fact that they can go to jail and not collect $200, but they keep putting out odd music. Like Ashley MacIsaac, who desires to reinvent traditional Cape Breton fiddle playing as something for the '90s (which probably explains the kilt, DMs, and plaid shirt--a sort of ethnic Nigel Kennedy). It's a nice idea, but it's been done. In the '60s (Fairport Convention), '70s (Steeleye Span, East of Eden), and '80s (all the people who borrowed from those other bands). MacIsaac adds some in-your-face production and some damn good playing. What he doesn't add is anything particularly new. Yes, you can jig and reel to some of it, and enjoy the crunch of the guitars and drums. And the slow stuff, played more traditionally, is gorgeous. Thing is, where can he go from here? --Chris Nickson

Product Description

The breakthrough Triple Platinum album. Remastered, with four bonus remixes of the monster hit "Sleepie Maggie that were not included on the original album. Also includes the videos for "Seepie Maggie" and "Brenda Stubbert" in Windows Media format.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is NOT Your Father's Celtic Music!!!, June 25, 1999

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This review is from: Hi How Are You Today (Audio CD)

It rocks!!! It probably belongs more at the X-Games that your local pub (actually they love it at my Irish pub).

The music ranges from a jazzy piano opening on 'Wing-Stock' to speed-Celtic on 'Devil in the Kitchen' (you'll know what I mean when you hear it).

I heard an MP3 of 'Wing-Stock' and it absolutely blew me away. I ordered the CD right away and was ecstatic about the rest of it. It is a must buy regardless if you are looking for alternative, rock or Celtic.

If you buy this and like it check out Brigid Boden too. She is another alternative Celtic artist. If you know of any other artists playing this type of alternative/rock with a Celtic twist, please let me know!

One note of caution: Ashley's other albums are nothing like this one. They are traditional Celtic Jigs and Reels. Don't get carried away and order his whole discography until you have sampled them.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stinkin awesome album!, June 4, 2001

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"strangerjt" (Portland OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hi How Are You Today (Audio CD)

Celtic music to bug your parents with. This is probably the most hard rockin celtic album I've heard yet. Punk guitar and celtic fiddle, what a combo. Not quite as traditional as "Fine thank you very much", which I didn't care for all that much. The fiddle playing is incredible, as well as the arrangements of songs. I tend to skip the softer songs and head straight for the rockers. If I want more traditional I listen to Patrick Street or something. But that's just me though. I thought "Sleepy Maggie"'s poppy vocals were kind of annoying. And "What an idiot", well that was kind of annoying, but funny too. You don't expect it, that's for sure. I love tracks 3,4,10,11, and 12. If you like high energy rock and fiddles check it out. It's definitely a must have in any celtic-rock collection. If you like this, other good Celtic rock bands are Wolfstone, Seven Nations and Brother.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gain some, lose some, September 21, 2005

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Stephen Wood (Chelsea, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hi (TM) How Are You Today? [IMPORT] (Audio CD)

I love this record and while it's nice to have four remixes of Sleepy Maggie, the hidden track "Catherine Cries" that was on the previous edition has been left off this one!

The remastering didn't really add much as the record was mastered and mixed well to begin with.

Worth getting if you don't have it already, but don't rush to upgrade unless you really like Sleepy Maggie remixes.