Racing The Tide

The Elders | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 6, 2007)
• Original Release Date: February 6, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: CBUJ/Double Deal
• ASIN: B000LSFU1A
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,026 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Racing the Tide by The Elders

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic New Release from The Elders, February 16, 2007

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CoEldersFan "Colorado-Elders-Fan" (Fort Collins, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Racing The Tide (Audio CD)

Racing the Tide, the newest release from The Elders, shows off all the immaculate musicianship, strong songwriting and story telling skills of this Kansas City based Celtic rock band. Formed in 1998 The Elders have been rocking Kansas City and Celtic festivals across the country for the last 7 years. County Wicklow native Ian Byrne fronts the band, lead singer, bohdran and battle drum, with Steve Phillips, guitar (formerly of The Rainmakers), Brent Hoad on fiddle, Norm Dahlor on bass, Tommy Sutherland - drums, and relative newcomer to the band, Joe Miquelon on keys.

Foot tapping, sing-along beckons as the Cd opens with Send a Prayer. The band are well known for telling "true stories" at their live shows, and the first track is followed by some of these true stories... Uncle Charlie, Story of a Fish and Bad Little Irish Boy (could this bad little irish boy be Ian we wonder?). The title track Racing the Tide is my favourite cut on this CD, wonderful harmonies. Brent Hoad's incredible lyrics are showcased in Dear God, St Brendan Had a Boat (another true story if legends are to be believed). The track Australia is a departure from the majority of the Elders tunes, putting one in mind of a 1920's speakeasy. You'll rock out with Gonna Take a Miracle, and Right with the World.

I strongly encourage you to buy this CD.... and see The Elders live if you ever get the chance - you won't be sorry.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Racing the Tide, by the Elders, February 11, 2007

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D. Schaal (Kansas City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Racing The Tide (Audio CD)

A truly remarkable CD. The music is original and ranges from driving, up-tempo pieces that make the listener want to "crank it up" to a couple of tunes that slow things down just enough to help you get into the story that the song tells. Lyrics are creative and compelling. Some are just for fun, some tell important stories, and they stay in your head long after you turn the CD off. This is good stuff! D Schaal

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the best Irish rock album ever made, October 26, 2007

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Brian J. Curran - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Racing The Tide (Audio CD)

As someone who owns about 600 CD's in the Irish Rock Genre, I have to say this is at the top of my list of favorites. Everytime I listen to it I come up with a new favorite song off of it. Actually, you can not go wrong with any of the "Elders" CD's. But they are clearly getting better with each release. And "Racing the tide" is a classic. A must have for anyone who enjoys good Irish music, good rock music, or just good music period. This band deserves a large audience.