Tuatha Na Gael
Occupation
- Vocals, electric guitar, bodhrán, mandolin: Keith Fay
- Acoustic guitar, mandolin, bouzouki: Leon Bias
- Bass: John Clohessy
- Keyboard: Collette O'Fathaigh
- Irish flute, tin and low whistle, recorder: John O'Fathaigh
- Drums, percussion: Jay O'Niell
Tuatha Na Gael is the debut album of Irish Celtic metal band Cruachan.
History
After Cruachan signed a contract in early 1994 with the German label Nazgul 's Eyrie Productions, the debut album was recorded from 8 to 12 February, 1995. In addition to the normal line-up of the band, also Niamh Hanlon ( uilleann pipes ) and Paul nucleus (background vocals) worked as a guest musician on the album. On 30 April 1995 the Celtic Beltaine Festival, Tuatha Na Gael was published. Since the label was very small and the album sold surprisingly well, it was relatively quickly sold out, which is why it was re- released in 2001 by Hammerheart Records and 2004. In the two re-releases of the songs of the Promo '97 were appended as bonus tracks.
The cover was designed by John O'Fathaigh.
Title list
All songs were composed by Cruachan. The texts were written by Keith Fay, except Táin Bó Cuailgne.
Criticism
The album was praised both in the scene as well as the specialist press for compositions that combine elements of folk and early Skyclad albums with black metal elements. Only the poor recording quality of the original version was occasionally criticized metalstorm.net, for example, so missed only 6 out of 10 for production.
The German metal magazine and webzine Rock Hard, awarded the album 9 out of 10 points:
" Tuatha Na Gael 'is not just an interesting musical matter, but also a lesson in pagan mythology. "
Internationally, the album was praised. So metalstorm.net rated the album with a total of 8 out of 10 and wrote:
" " Tuatha Na Gael "is a jewel among the fine albums the band Has created. It is a perfect representative of Their personal style and has also a face of its own. This merry album is enjoyable for every fan of Cruachan and a fine experience for any person who likes folk metal all in ave "
" Tuatha Na Gael is a jewel among all the good albums that this band [ Cruachan ] has published. It perfectly represents their own style, yet has a certain independence on. This cheerful album is a treat for any fan of Cruachan and a good experience for anyone who likes folk metal. "