Altan - Gleann Nimhe: The Poison GlenWith a career at the pinnacle of Irish music that has spanned nearly 30 years Altan has achieved legendary status and venerable position in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band's influence and genius. More extraordinary is the fact that, after three decades together, the band is making music that is as relevant today as when they arrived on the scene. On the Poison Glen, Altan is propelled by a raw energy seemingly channeled from the pub

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Pat McNeill

and was included in an album of works that raised funds for the now famous bronze statue of Beethoven in Bonn

was also recording some drumtracks for the debut album in the studio beside L

Shortly after that Independence was released and quickly became a hardcore/punk classic

" Qualities that are made evident on this brilliant new album

and the Band

With roomier drums and more electric-guitars-per-square-inch than ever

Dan Virva)

Working with a first-class band

I first and foremost wanted to draw attention to the panoply of compositional styles and to demonstrate how profound and full of character this music is

making Ideals & Morality a multifaceted experience