Half Tail

Wolfstone

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 1996)
• Original Release Date: August 6, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Green Linnet
• ASIN: B000005CQ7
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,788 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The last of the great Wolfstone albums?, February 8, 2001

By	V. Gelczis "boss_of_rain" (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Who could not appreciate the energy of "Gillies" and the intricacy and majesty of "Bonnie Ship the Diamond?" There are some wonderful songs on this recording, a fact not unnoticed by the makers of "Good Will Hunting," who put "Heart and Soul" on the movie's soundtrack.

I'd rate "Unleashed", "The Chase", "Year of the Dog", and "The Half Tail" all as classic Wolfstone recordings. After these, and with some changes in the lineup (notably the departure of Ivan Drever, their finest songwriter), Wolfstone's output hasn't been up to the same level. Still, how many bands can claim four amazing recordings? If we never hear the likes of these four gems again, we can still play these over and over, dancing and dancing with smiles on our faces!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Half worth it, December 9, 2004

By	R. Kyle (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I agree with the other reviewers' statement that the first half of this CD is the best. "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" is rocking. "Gillies" is hard to forget. "Tall Ships" talks about a past the seafaring Irish long to have back. Wolfstone is electric on the first half and lets you down for the second. Still worth it for the songs noted.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Celtic Rock Album, March 21, 2005

By	Duke Kermmit "vessel_vincent" (MN) - See all my reviews

Ok, first I am disappointed by other people's review complaining of Ivan D's voice. Granted he is no Charlotte Church, Geoff Tate, etc, yet he has a pleasent voice. Yet, his greater strength is his song writing. In my opinion this is one of thee absolute best Celtic Rock Cds that are out there. This has everything a good Celtic Rock Album should have...fast rocking jigs and reels with electric guitar, bass, adn drums in the background, and mellow heartfelt tunes with a solid celtic accent. I do not understand where anyone can be disappointed with anything on this cd...well maybe the mellow "John Tesh" sounding piano interlude. but I do enjoy that song too. One other thing to note is that this album is not full of covers. There are a few cover tunes, but unlike many celtic albums there are alot of orginals songs on this album. I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE anyone who likes Celtic Rock to get this album!!!