Croftwork
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Croftwork is the fourth album by Scottish Celtic fusion
group Peatbog Faeries
, recorded in Roag on the Isle of Skye, and released in 2005 on the band's own Peatbog Records label.
"The Anthropologist" often opened the band's live shows in 2008.
The album has been well received since its release in October 2005.
It is the band's second longest studio album behind only Faerie Stories
, which is just under 11 minutes longer.
The album was well received. Alex Monaghan of Living Tradition (www.livingtradition.co.uk) said of the album in his review "The whole Croftwork thing is an enjoyable diversion from musical convention, full of surprises but still loosely tied to its pipe and fiddle heritage."
Luxury Web Magazine reviewed the album, saying "The band continues to inspire each other to new levels, and you can hear it on this release, and WOW is it worth it – walk, run or let your fingers do the walking on the Internet, but give Croftwork a listen."
Other reviews can be found on the band's website.
Celtic Fusion
Celtic fusion is an umbrella term for modern music which incorporates influences considered "Celtic," or Celtic music which incorporates modern music. It is a syncretic musical tradition which borrows freely from the perceived "Celtic" musical traditions of all the Celtic nations, as well as from...
group Peatbog Faeries
Peatbog Faeries
The Peatbog Faeries are a largely instrumental Celtic fusion band. Formed in 1991, they are based in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.Their music embodies many styles and influences, including folk, electronica, rock and jazz, - but their main influence is traditional celtic music...
, recorded in Roag on the Isle of Skye, and released in 2005 on the band's own Peatbog Records label.
"The Anthropologist" often opened the band's live shows in 2008.
The album has been well received since its release in October 2005.
Release and reception
The album was released by Peatbog Recordings on 31 October 2005 as the fourth studio album by Peatbog Faeries.It is the band's second longest studio album behind only Faerie Stories
Faerie Stories
Faerie Stories is the second album by Scottish Celtic fusion group Peatbog Faeries, released in 2001 on Greentrax Recordings. The album was reissued in 2008 as a digipack.-Background:...
, which is just under 11 minutes longer.
The album was well received. Alex Monaghan of Living Tradition (www.livingtradition.co.uk) said of the album in his review "The whole Croftwork thing is an enjoyable diversion from musical convention, full of surprises but still loosely tied to its pipe and fiddle heritage."
Luxury Web Magazine reviewed the album, saying "The band continues to inspire each other to new levels, and you can hear it on this release, and WOW is it worth it – walk, run or let your fingers do the walking on the Internet, but give Croftwork a listen."
Other reviews can be found on the band's website.
Track listing
- "Scots on the Rocks" - 4:34
- "Weakened" - 4:03
- "Croftwork" - 4:25
- "The Anthropologist" - 4:33
- "When The Seahound Left Me" - 5:48
- "Decisions, Decisions / Kevin O'Neill of Rutherglen" - 9:38
- "Veganites" - 3:55
- "Trans Island Express" - 5:01
- "The Great Ceilidh Swindle" - 4:08
- "Drone Age" - 5:37
- "All About Windmills" - 5:01
See also
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- Celtic fusionCeltic FusionCeltic fusion is an umbrella term for modern music which incorporates influences considered "Celtic," or Celtic music which incorporates modern music. It is a syncretic musical tradition which borrows freely from the perceived "Celtic" musical traditions of all the Celtic nations, as well as from...
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.