Customer Reviews

Trip

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This band rocks. The sounds of Eric Riglers Uilleann Pipes are fabulous. The band perfectly wraps around the lead pipes that puts chills down your spine. It brings rock and roll and celtic music into one big show.

I don't think I can positively identify all of the different stylistic elements I hear on this CD. It's truly one of the most creative and unique CD's I've ever heard. Yes, there are several nice modern Celtic bands around, but you'll hear no finer musicians than these guys. Eric is one of the finest pipers in the world hands down, and Bryon is a top notch drummer. I'd venture to say this is the best band you've never heard of. Be sure to catch these guys live, it's well worth it. (They're based in Los Angeles.) Buy the CD and spread the word!

Bad Haggis's newest cd, Trip, is definately worth buying. this cd is an awesome mix of bagpipes, guitar, bass, drums and occasionally vocals. Anyone who likes bands like Wicked TInkers or Tempest are sure to love Bad Haggis. This bands cd definately combines rock with the wailing of the bagpipes. some of my favourite tracks are Water Church, Bad Haggis, While You're Asleep and Reels Part Two. If you're a scottish dancer, this cd has great tracks that make you want to get up and dance!

I am Scottish and this is an amazing use of the old bagpipes. Not your standard bagpiper playing at funerals, court opening, etc.
And Bag Haggis is a funky name as it is a play on an inside Scottish joke.
Enjoyed the music, also bought cd for my daughter.

Normally, I really value the reviews on Amazon. They are a great resource when I know very little about a product, and also provide that little edge in my education that only a person who has tested it can share. I bought this CD based on some previous reviews, one which said "...if you like the music in Braveheart [the movie] you'll love this CD" (I am paraphrasing). Well I did, and I had heard of BAD HAGGIS but knew nothing, so I thought, 'What the heck, why not?' Maybe other albums are better-this one just plain sucks. Period. It's monotonous, without melody or rhythm, notable timbre, or anything of interest at all. I gave it three chances on different days. In the car and at home.
**I saw this suggestion while I was searching CDs of THE WICKED TINKERS who I have seen at festivals and bought their album at the same time. THEY ROCK!! So much fun and I would suggest them to anyone going for a driving beat, playful style, and gregarious, unabashed hard-core ensemble.**