Landmarks

Clannad | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 3, 1998)
• Original Release Date: March 3, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B0000062RS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,175 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Gleann

2. Fadó

3. A Mhuirnín Ó

4. Of This Land

5. Court to Love

6. The Golden Ball

7. The Bridge of Tears

8. Autumn Leaves Are Falling

9. Let Me See

10. Loch Na Cailli

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Clannad's particular mix of Celtic, pop, and ambient styles is in fine form on this album, with no lapses in performance. They're as smooth as ever, and they should be after so many years together. While their more pop-oriented songs, such as "Court to Love" and "The Golden Ball," are pretty but unexceptional, Clannad really shines on the more traditional songs. These include the fast-paced, heavily rhythmic "A Mhuirnín Ó," the sorrowful "The Bridge of Tears," and the smooth, relaxed "An Gleann," which is the most successful blend of pop and traditional styles on the album. Máire Brennan's voice has never been more beautiful or controlled, and Landmarks is a fine effort all around. --Genevieve Williams

What the Critics Say

Clannad are engrossed in the weather ... and their New Age- traditional albums are the solemn-sweet same every time, awaiting the moment when domestic mood calls for the comforting sigh of gentle rain on the roof.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting variety of styles and moods, May 19, 2000

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This review is from: Landmarks (Audio CD)

This album shows an interesting variety of Clannad's music and how much their music has changed over the years. I have several of their traditional albums and pop/rock albums, and this album has songs with a special style that kind of stands out in a way. The were the songs, "Fado", "A Mhuirnin O", "Of This Land", "The Bridge of Tears", and "Loch Na Cailli" that sounded very Celtic. There were some songs that sounded more like pop, such as "An Glean", "Court of Love", and "Autumn Leaves Are Falling". "Golden Ball" was an interesting combination of Celtic, jazz, and pop music. "Let Me See" stood out in a way because it is hard for me to describe it's style. One thing that I find interesting about this album is that they have done better in this album to have traditional influence than on any of their other pop albums. It used uillean pipes and low whistles, which gave it a traditional touch. It also used high-tech synths, which provided an interesting style in their sound. There were also many moods, like the soothingness of "Fado", the haunting beauty of "Loch Na Cailli" and "Of This Land", and the sadness of "Bridge of Tears". Maire had quite a bit of influence in the music, since two songs were written by her and she co-wrote one song. "A Mhuirnin O" went to a beat similar to that of "Against The Wind." Her Christian influence was noticable in "Of This Land" and "Let Me See." Overall, I must say this is a very good album. It has Celtic, pop, and jazz styles, soft moods, and many different influences.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to behold...., June 6, 2002

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Andrew J. Bradford (Frederick, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Landmarks (Audio CD)

One of my favorite albums. Wonderful, emotional blend of voices and instruments. I continue to be impressed by Clannad's exceptional, diversified musical talents: keyboards, string instruments, wind instruments - all employed with a gifted understanding of balance. The tracks complement each other, as they blend perfectly from one to the next. This album would make a friend of Clannad to anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For everyone who loves good music!, May 4, 2004

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Landmarks (Audio CD)

Clannad is a genuine Irish band, well known for their haunting music that is a mix of traditional Irish and modern pop and jazz styles. (As a footnote, the popular singer Enya got her start with Clannad!) The music itself is hard to categorize - would you like to call it New Age, or Easy Listening? Well, it's sort of both, and really neither. This is great music, relaxing and thoughtful, almost religious in tone.

I love this album, and enjoy playing it just about all the time. I highly recommend it to everyone who loves good music!