This band presents quite the aspect of metal
as opposed to any of the traditional heavy metal arrangements. One would
never ponder using such instruments as the bouzouki, a banjo, bodhran or
even the mandolin really. Cruachan,
however, have found a way and have made a style of their own. This is known
as traditional Irish (where the band hails) or Celtic Metal. Woven in the
ways of the old world, Cruachan are storytellers of such and whence have
forged a new throne in which music channels these myths & tales. “The
Morrigan's Call” consists of 12 tales and favors a bit o'er 45 minutes
playtime. The album consists of the aforementioned traditional instruments,
clean male & female vocals, elements of black metal and good ol' fashioned
Irish drinking music. It would be very hard-pressed to give you any one
example from their track listing or even previous albums (4 others) as to
describe their style more so, you really need to investigate this further
on your own. You can, on the other hand, expect a variety and also expect
superior craftsmanship! If you are daring and looking for a totally different
and original brand of metal, look to the Irish! “The Morrigan's Call”
is an elegant plethora of metal in pagan form!
Rating: 88
Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
