This is a truly wonderful CD. I have been a Dougie MacLean fan for a few years now and this (as if it were possible to follow up Riof & Who Am I - my favourites so far) is Dougie’s best one to date..... After the first couple of listenings I was slightly disappointed the melody lines being new to me took a couple plays to sink in. When I became more familiar with them they just grew and grew on me. Every time I play it now I have a different favourite track. Dougie has a wonderful knack of taking a simple lyric and riff and turning them into truthful, earthy, meaningful songs. Dougie’s son Jamie has done a fantastic job producing this CD and plays some brilliant percussion. The electric guitar used on the CD is extremely tasteful. The tracks I love at the moment are “Song For Johnny” a moving tribute to Johnny Cunningham & “Into the Flames” which has me singing at the top of my voice in the car travelling to work with the ol’ tingles running down my spine. The next time I play it there will be another favourite. Do yourself a big favour and buy it this CD. It’s pure magic Dougie you must truly be Scotland’s favourite son.
Mikk - Nottingham |
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