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Battlefield Band

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: April 7, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Temple Records
• ASIN: B0000062X3
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #99,628 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
It's amazing that no matter what personnel changes this band is forced to make, they still come back strong, still sounding like the Scottish band. As Alan Reid is the only original member in this incarnation and John McCusker is a relative newcomer, the loss of Alistair Russell and Iain MacDonald should have been an irreparable blow to a small, tight unit like this. But tenacity and daring have been an element of this band through good times and bad, so once again they stare down adversity and move. Mike Katz replaces MacDonald on the pipes, with a more aggressive style. Russell's heir is Davy Steele, a former member of Clan Alba and Ceolbeg. He not only offers formidable talents as an instrumentalist and singer but adds a new songwriting viewpoint to the band. The album breaks no major new ground here but rather offers determined continuation of the Battlefield sound, with McCusker's fiddle and Reid's keyboards and vocals acting as the grounding and the new blood taking the band down small but interesting new paths. The CD is also enhanced for the computer buff with some video interviews and pictures--nothing astounding, but fun for the fans. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only thing better is seeing them live!, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This album is a beautiful collection of Scottish music at its finest, played by outstanding musicians. Beaches of St. Valery and Jennie O' the Braes are particularly appealing tracks, but then everything on this album is a wonderful audio delight! (however you must, absolutely MUST see these guys in concert, they are simply BRILLIANT!!!!)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Friend and a Fan of the Band, December 8, 1999

By A Customer

I would have to agree that the only thing better than listening to a Battlefield Band CD, is to see them live. They are an incredibly talented and connected group. As a musician myself, I appreciate quality, and music that comes from the soul. It is obvious that these men love what they do, and in turn, it causes the listner to love it as well. This is an amazing compilation that encompasses a broad spectrum of Celtic music, and also incorporates the music writing talent of the band members. Buy this, and I promise you won't be able to stop listening!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great new begining., September 21, 1998

By A Customer

This is the first cd with the new lineup of Reid, Steele, McCusker, and Katz. Battlefield Band, despite its personnel changes, has carried a certain magical element throughout its history. On this outing, we get oustanding examples of the various elements that the four members bring into the mix: the record goes through a cycle of each member's material & each song or set of tunes is stunning. Rooted in tradition, but not monolithically so, the group's material ranges from periods of haunting beauty to eclectic folk tunes and passionate pipe sets.