Nobody Knows: The Best of Paul Brady

Paul Brady | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Compass Records
• ASIN: B00005U8H8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,179 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #20 in Music > Indie Music > Folk > Folk Rock
  • #100 in Music > Indie Music > Folk > General

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than I expected..., April 11, 2003

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Kelly E. Obrien "kellyo" (Monterey, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nobody Knows: The Best of Paul Brady (Audio CD)

You know how it is - you buy an album based on what you've heard before - more often than not, you're disappointed. Fact is, I've been a BIG fan of Paul Brady and Andy Irvine doing Trad Irish... and, I couldn't help but notice Brady's work with Bonnie Raitt (of whom I am also a HUGE fan).

So, I thought I was setting myself up for a fall when I ordered this album; but, I was more than surprised - yeah - delighted!!

This album keeps me singing along, drumming and toe tapping... and reminds me a bit of a soft Sting, a taste of Boz Scaggs, and a male Bonnie Raitt (the fit is affiirmed).

And then there are the Trad Irish re-recordings.... This album has brought me much pleasure and if this style of music resonates, I highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice representative collection, November 12, 2002

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DJ Joe Sixpack (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nobody Knows: The Best of Paul Brady (Audio CD)

Irish singer-songwriter Paul Brady long ago abandoned the comfortable confines of traditionalism for the shakier terrain of electrified, synthy pop-folk. It's not a style I much care for, although it must be said that Brady is a much better and more engaging songwriter than most who tackle this style. Plus, with jewels like "The Island," this collection has more than a a few nice moments to recommended. It'll certainly give you a good idea of Brady's range, though I wish they had included more of the old stuff.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRADYS BUNCH, November 7, 2002

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FRANKIE GRIFFIN (Cork City,Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody Knows: The Best of Paul Brady (Audio CD)

Paul Brady's Collection is an exellent choice if you want to familiarise yourself with his musical career.Brady was once a Traditional,Folk Irish musician and was also once a member of the renowned Irish Folk Band Planxty.This collection gives you a good taste of an extrordinary career spanning the 70s 80s and 90s.For me personally Nothing But The Same Old Story is a classic among many.He has been recorded by Santana,Bonnie Riatt,and Dave Edmunds among others.Once known as Irelands best kept secret,that title has since diminished as he became known worldwide in recent times.Comparisons have been made with Van Morrison also,but I think Brady is more versatile with musical instruments and lyrics.Go out and buy this album as a starting point as each song has it's own story,and each song is a gem.