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Something Beautiful

 
Album Review: Something Beautiful

  • Artist: Great Big Sea
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: March 09, 2004
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: World

Review

On Something Beautiful, Great Big Sea starts putting more emphasis on the "rock" in folk-rock, and the results are impressive. The departure of bassist Darrell Power led the remaining three founding members to add bassist Murray Foster (of Moxy Früvous) and drummer Kris MacFarlane to their lineup for these recording sessions, and the resulting sound is more muscular than has been typical of their studio work in the past: "Shines Right Through Me" and "When I Am King" are both straight-up rockers that open the program with a bang, and there is also a fine cover version of Runrig's "Pride of the Summer" (here titled "Beat the Drum") as well as a gorgeous rendition of the traditional "John Barbour." Great Big Sea's vocal approach is as charmingly plainspoken as ever, though the vocal harmonies are a bit more intricate on this album than before, perhaps thanks to Foster's presence. The album ends with a joyful set of dance tunes, "Heel and Toe Polka" and "Around the House." Highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Shines Right Through Me Sean McCann, Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (3:17)
When I Am King Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (2:31)
Beat the Drum (Lyrics) Great Big Sea (3:08)
Something Beautiful Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (3:49)
Helmethead Bob Hallett Great Big Sea (2:46)
Summer Sean McCann, Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (3:25)
Sally Ann Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (2:12)
Somedays Sean McCann Great Big Sea (2:51)
Let It Go (Lyrics) Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (3:11)
John Barbour Traditional Great Big Sea (4:53)
Lucky Me (Lyrics) Alan Doyle Great Big Sea (3:54)
Love Sean McCann Great Big Sea (3:31)
Chafe's Ceilidh: Heel and Toe Polka/Around the House Traditional Great Big Sea (2:32)

Credits

Bob Hallett (Fiddle), Bob Hallett (Whistle (Human)), Chris Stringer (Keyboards), Kris MacFarlane (Percussion), Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Percussion), Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Producer), Bob Hallett (Banjo), Alan Doyle (Group Member), Greg Calbi (Mastering), Bob Hallett (Mandola), Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Vocals), Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Engineer), Great Big Sea (Arranger), Louis C. Thomas (Management), Chris Stringer (Engineer), Alan Doyle (Bouzouki), Sean McCann (Percussion), Bob Hallett (Accordion), Bob Hallett (Concertina), Sean McCann (Group Member), Bob Hallett (Group Member), Alan Doyle (Vocals), Alan Doyle (Guitar), Murray Foster (Bass), Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Keyboards), Bob Hallett (Vocals), Kris MacFarlane (Guitar), Spencer Crewe (Assistant), Murray Foster (Vocals), Alan Doyle (Banjo), Patch Boyle (Trumpet), Alan Doyle (Mandolin), Sean McCann (Bodhran), Bob Hallett (Pipe), Dustin Rabin (Photography), Great Big Sea (Performer), Kris MacFarlane (Piano-Accordian), Sean McCann (Guitar), Andrew Cooper (Trombone), Sean McCann (Vocals), Bob Hallett (Bouzouki), Kris MacFarlane (Drums), Chris Stringer (Percussion)
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