Manhattan Records' release of Celtic Woman is a compilation/collaboration between five unknown vocalists, introduced only by their first names (Chloe, Lisa, Orla, Meav, and Mairead), who take turns chirping Irish ballads as heard through a dramatic, lush new age filter. Via reverb-heavy and thick keyboard atmospherics, the singers cover contemporary ground, such as Enya's "Orinoco Flow," to traditional melodies like "Danny Boy" and "Ave Maria." While each vocalist brings a separate lovely timbre to the table, each song shares a similar theatrical arrangement and plodding tempo that smoothes over any subtleties that might distinguish track from track, therefore fitting well sonically side by side, but leaving the listener yearning for a bit more dynamic. Overall Celtic Woman is a decent set of well-performed vocal pop, but ultimately more a soothing background soundtrack than anything memorable. ~ Gregory McIntosh, All Music Guide
| Artist: |
Celtic Woman
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| Studio Label: |
CD |
| Edited: |
No
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| Format: |
CD |
| Enhanced: |
No
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| Number of Discs: |
1 |
| Release Date: |
03/01/2005 |
| Shipping Weight (in pounds): |
0.23
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| Product in Inches (L x W x H): |
0.41 x 4.25 x 5.25
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| Walmart No.: |
000830186 |
| UPC: |
0072438602332 |