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Among all the artists who write and record modern Celtic music, many of which are quite talented, Capercaillie have two not-so-secret weapons that make them unique. Of course Karen Matheson's voice is a big factor here, with its purity, power and the way she sings with real conviction (she'd be out of place in a Celtic Woman performance). As I listened to the band develop in the '80's and '90's I heard them adding jazz elements to their sound, particularly the use of syncopation. It's these jazzy renditions of traditional and original Scottish and Irish melodies that really make "Secret People" cook. The more pop-oriented songs here feature intelligent, emotionally potent lyrics and the melodies they came up with on songs like "Four Stone Walls" and "Crime of Passion" are terrific. Sound quality is excellent on this CD.
This is one great album. It is a mixture of contemporary and traditional Celtic music and I highly recommend it. The more I play it, the more that I love it. The only place that I have heard Capercaillie is on XM radio and I think that they are a fantastic band. If you like Celtic music with a rock undertone, you will love this album.
This is the album where I think Capercaillie really hit their stride. Delerium, coming in 1991, provided their breakthrough and is an excellent release, as is Get Out, a mini album of live and studio tracks coming in 1992. Secret People continues the development of their artistic voice, presenting the group's musical heriitage in a most mature and modern form. Among the tracks is "Miracle Of Being", one of their greatest moments.
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