Roses and Tears | 
| Artist: Capercaillie
Label: Compass Records
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 9107
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 4477
UPC: 766397447728
EAN: 0766397447728
ASIN: B0015RB3IA
Release Date: May 6, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | him bo | | • | turas an anraidh | | • | dont you go | | • | the aphrodisiac | | • | barra clapping song | | • | seinneam cliu nam fear ur | | • | oran sugraidh | | • | the quimper waltz | | • | soldier boy | | • | a racan a bh againne | | • | rose cottage reels | | • | leadhasach an tir chein |
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Product Description
Credited with being at the forefront of the renaissance in folk/roots music over the last 20 years, Capercaillie, Scotland s finest celtic act, return with their new studio album Roses and Tears .The album features many newly discovered traditional songs sourced from the Gaelic song archive at the School of Scottish Studies,along with self-penned material and a beautiful rendition of John Martyn s anti-war song Don t You Go .
This album re-affirms Capercaillies unfailing enthusiasm for the music they inherited whilst growing up on the Atlantic fringes of Scotland and Ireland. Their innovative approach to traditional sources and influences and the excitement they create through live performance explains the widespread esteem in which they are held in the current explosive folk scene.
The line-up of the band (described by Mojo as a marriage made in heaven ) unites sublime vocals of Karen Matheson with Donald Shaw - accordian & piano, Manus Lunny - bouzouki, Charlie McKerron fiddle, Michael McGoldrick - pipes & flutes, Ewen Vernal - bass; Che Beresford drums, David Robertson - percussion.
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Feel-good-grooves. Probably their best recording to date ! May 8, 2008
starschaser (Boston, MA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
"Roses and Tears" delivers all you'd expect from the experienced eight-piece ensemble and proves a more than welcome return after a long six-year wait for new material following 2002's "Choice Language".
There are no surprises in this typically polished collection of songs and instrumental sets.
Capercaillie have modernised their sound over the years, but always within the basic context of an essentially acoustic folk line-up augmented by a drumkit and a bit of electric keyboard, and it continues to stand them in good stead in sparkling instrumental sets such as "The Aphrodisiac" and "Rose Cottage Reels".
Dip in anywhere and you'll find something to please and delight.
Karen Matheson's Gaelic singing is well-represented, notably on the lovely "Seinneam Cliu Nam Fear Ur" (which translates as "I Sing the Praises of the Brave Lads"), a translucently delivered song from the Isle of Skye, which is the vocal highlight of the album - or the Murdo MacDonald-penned "Leodhasach an tir chein" (A Lewisman in a Foreign Country).
She switches to English for a brace of anti-war songs, John Martyn's poignant, impeccable "Don't You Go" and Donald Shaw's "Soldier Boy".
If the gossamer-light vocals of Karen Matheson take centre stage here, its impact is heightened by the crack contributions of her Capercaillie colleagues who play with a consummate, wholly captivating elegance rooted in faultless ensemble.
With splashes of musical decoration including harmony fiddle and uilleann pipes or the attacking triplets of the accordion, the recording will entrance you from beginning to end.
There's no super turbo-charged sets of tunes though they're well capable of cranking up the speeds, the band settle into feel-good grooves such as the "Quimper Waltz" and the more traditional set-piece "The Aphrodisiac".
There are many reasons to applaud this recording not least for the outstanding quality of the production.
Fourteen albums in, the new folk pioneers "Capercaillie" continue to demonstrate why they've been at the forefront of the roots renaissance in their native Scotland for the best part of the last three decades.
Capercaillie are: Karen Matheson - vocals; Donald Shaw - accordian & piano; Manus Lunny - bouzouki; Charlie McKerron - fiddle with Michael McGoldrick - pipes & flutes; Ewen Vernal - bass; Che Beresford - drums & David Robertson - percussion.
Choice Language
 Downshifting into "safe" May 20, 2008
Dillydipper (mid-PA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
There is nobody as good in my opinion at fusing cultural influences and modern techniques into roots music as Capercaillie. That is the only reason this is a disappointing listen. It appears the traditionalist side has finally won out; despite the light jazzy grooves and occasional whiffs of funk here & there, the band has finally succeeded in creating an album even your grandmother can enjoy.
Faint praise indeed for a group who has stretched their boundaries light-years from their roots, embracing electronics, dance, African and Spanish influences as well as stunning ballads, biting pop songs and rave-ups, allowing us to feel their Scot origins with fresh ears. This album is a step back, with essentially-comfortable updates on traditional material, plus a nice pair of anti-war numbers. Karen's voice is respectfully front-and-center, devoid of studio coloring - in fact, the sound is clear and revealing with a soundstage that refuses to cloak any of the instrumentalists.
If this were your first Capercaillie purchase, I would recommend it in a heartbeat. But when you hear the magical things that happen when they reach out to other lands as in "Beautiful Wasteland" and the worldbeat/trip-hoppery that seeps into "Choice Language"...you would suddenly see what makes this excellent disc a mediocre effort for this band.
"Roses And Tears" is really a four-star album. I hate having to dock them one star, but Capercaillie is a six-star ensemble. I'd rather they stop trying to tell me where they come from, and GO someplace again.
Good, but not their best work June 8, 2008
Sarah E. Wetmore (Shepherdsville, KY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Being an avid Capercaillie fan, I was starved for any new release. "Roses and Tears" has everything I've come to expect and love about their music, rich instrumentation and beautiful vocals from Karen Matheson. But, unfortunately, I can't say this is going to be one of my favorites. All the songs were good, but none of the songs stood out. If you're new to Capercaillie, I would definitely recommend some of their earlier albums over this one: such as "Secret People", "Delirium" or "Beautiful Wasteland". But, if you're like me and already own all their earlier music, this is nice to help fill the void for new good quality Celtic music.
Melodic Scottish pop-Celtic crossover June 10, 2008
Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another strong Celtic crossover set by Scotland's fusion-y Capercaillie, with lead vocals from Karen Matheson and an lineup that includes Donald Shaw on accordion, Manus Lunny on bouzouki and Michael McGoldrick playing the pipes. The album opens up with the funky, resolutely pop "Him Bo," and then weaves back and forth between tradition and modernism. There's an anti-war anthem, courtesy of John Martyn, lots of mellow, electronic-tinged grooves, and a hefty dose of trad, woven deep into the mix. Personally, I love it when Matheson sings in Gaelic, and like many old-fashioned folkies, I prefer a more traditional acoustic sound. But Capercaillie fans know what to expect by now, and this album certainly will not disappoint listeners who are open to a bit of pop in with their Celtic music. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Music Guide)
 Capercaillie Does it Again! July 18, 2008
Barbara A. Malatesta (Danvers, MA USA)
Capercaillie is always consistently wonderful, and this album is no exception. I love the traditional tunes with a contemporary spin, and Karen Matheson's voice is as lovely as ever!
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