Christy Moore
The older brother of Irish folk-pop singer-songwriter Luka Bloom (Barry Moore), Christy Moore is one of contemporary Irish music's best singer-songwriters. The former lead vocalist and chief songwriter of Planxty and Moving Hearts, Moore helped to bring the musical traditions of Ireland up to modern standards. As a solo singer-songwriter, Moore has continued to add elements of rock and popular music to his well-crafted, tradition-based tunes and has been a major inspiration to such modern Irish artists as U2, Sinead O'Connor and the Pogues.
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Voyage was the second record released during Christy Moore's brief association with Atlantic Records in the late '80s. It is an unusual album for Moore in that it consists almost entirely of covers of other songwriters, with only one track ("Middle of the Island") co-written by the singer. But they are attractively arranged covers. Donal Lunny's production sometimes indulges in the synthesizers and electric pianos that plagued much '80s folk, but for the most part they are used in a tastef [ read more ]
CD $10.43
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A powerful CD featuring "Ride On," "City of Chicago, " "Lisdoonvarna, " and "Among the Wicklow Hills." This one is so good it can make his other good ones seem weak. ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide
CD $10.43
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A great solo effort, it features traditional and political songs. ~ Steve Winick, All Music Guide
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A notch below Ride On. Featuring "Delirium Tremens," "Reel in the Flickering Light, " and "Quiet Desperation." ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide
CD $22.78
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A notch below Ride On. Featuring "Delirium Tremens," "Reel in the Flickering Light, " and "Quiet Desperation." ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide
CD $10.43
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Christy Moore is one of the celebrated veterans of Irish music, someone who's deservedly a bit of a legend in his own lifetime. He's tried a lot and often succeeded, and even when he hasn't, he's never been afraid of pushing again. But this CD, well into his career, is a contender for one of his best. He's eclectic in his choice of material, veering from the delicate airiness of Richard Thompson's "Beeswing" to Morrissey's "America I Love You" or "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" and [ read more ]
CD $30.38
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The Christy Moore Collection, Pt. 2 contains 17 songs recorded between 1983 and 1996. This is by no means a definitive compilation -- Moore rarely recorded anything less than fine, and this is just a sampling of what makes him one of the best Irish folk artists of his time. There are both traditional songs and new material on the collection, and throughout it all, Moore illustrates what a rich, wonderful voice he has. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
CD $14.23