Music review archives
Lofty reviews: Translate from Irish band Jiggy
Translate is the debut album from Irish band Jiggy Sometimes an album comes along and surprises you out of nowhere and for me ‘Translate’ the debut album from Irish band Jiggy is certainly such a record. The band are a collective formed in 2014 by Robbie Harris with musical elements drawn from all over the […]
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Ceol Review: Percolator – Sestra
Lofty reviews the new release from Percolator – Sestra Percolator are a 3 piece band from Dublin featuring Ian Chestnutt (guitar & vocals), Eleanor Myler (drums & vocals), and John ‘Spud’ Murphy (bass). Opening with a wall of sound that My Bloody Valentine would be proud of, Percolator kick off their debut album ‘Sestra’ with a deafening […]
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Lofty Reviews: Cronin – The First Kiss of Love
Cronin have released their new album “First Kiss of Love” Lofty reviews it here The debut album from Mullingar band Cronin has been long in the offing but is very much worth the wait. Funny enough given the gestation of the album and the fact that the majority of tracks on this album have featured […]
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Lofty Reviews: August Wells – Madness is the Mercy
Lofty reviews the brand new album from August Wells, Madness is the Mercy It takes a very skilled band to pull off the tricky balancing act of creating an album that is simultaneously anchored in pathos and regret whilst also being an uplifting experience. Thankfully August Wells have the necessary talent in abundance and achieve […]
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Lofty Reviews: Protobaby – Cosmic Heart
Protobaby release new album Cosmic Heart After a change in vocalist and then a reversion to original front man Colm McGuinness Protobaby are back with the long overdue follow up to their debut album “The Spark”. ‘Cosmic Heart’ is certainly worth the wait with plenty of elements that fans of the band will love but enough developments […]
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Ceol Review: MindRiotmt – Brothers
MindRiotmt release their debut Album “Brothers” The speakers in the Ceol Caint HQ have been blown apart by the rip roaring debut album from Cork band MindRiotmt – Brothers. Having stunned in a live performance at Indiependence, this album was one which held a lot of interest; and it did not disappoint. Far from the […]
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Ceol Review: Mongrel State – Mestizo
Mongrel State release their debut album Mestizo Mongrel State have just released their anticipated debut album “Mestizo”. For a band who are highly reputable on the live circuit, it’s a surprise to learn that this is their first attempt. Previously going under the guise of “Moo”, the current “mongrel” line-up is still relatively new, and still […]
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Ceol Review: The Blood Red Mountain Band – Far From Daylight
Far From Daylight by The Blood Red Mountain Band Finally, I’m going to write about how much I love this album. Far From Daylight is the debut, number one album from The Blood Red Mountain Band, released in 2015. From the offset, the album instantly grabs your attention; the rich, polished sound enticing the listener […]
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