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Voice of Ages

The Chieftains

Voice of Ages

The celebrated Irish traditional group with an array of guests on their 50th anniversary outing, including Bon Iver, Carolina Chocolate Drops, the Decembrists and the Low Anthem

ADM rating[?]

6.8

Label
Decca
UK Release date
23/04/2012
US Release date
21/02/2012
  1. 8.0 |   The Observer

    There are occasional flat spots (Paolo Nutini, the Secret Sisters) but ease, exuberance and quality easily outweigh any faux moments
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  2. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    If its purpose is to celebrate the traditional Irish music that The Chieftains have played for half a century, note their influence and even open them up to new audiences, it does exactly that
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  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    An epic hour of music. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Q

    It works ... thanks to some measured, respectful performances from an impressive array of more youthful guests. Print edition only

  5. 7.5 |   BBC

    As a tastefully populist exercise this set represents a job well done
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  6. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    The best tracks are towards the end, as the Chieftains play without help
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  7. 6.0 |   The Independent

    The standout piece is Down in the Willow Garden, on which Bon Iver's Justin Vernon does his multi-tracked vocal thing over haunting uillean pipes
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  8. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Veteran Irish icons meet Bon Iver, The Low Anthem, Paulo Nutini et al, produced by T Bone Burnett, Print edition only

  9. 6.0 |   The Digital Fix

    A lovely memento to a truly classic band
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The Chieftains: Voice of Ages

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