Critic's Review
Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
Traditional tunes, mostly instrumental, dominate on this delightful 36-minute exploration of the Scottish folk heritage by way of electric instruments. The album never lets the listener go; much of it is dance-oriented, and even the most sedentary listeners may be pulled to their feet by the beat of "Banjo" or "Brolum," the latter a lovely fiddle tune that also features some sharp, crunchy electric guitar by Roger Niven. The acoustic playing by the two axemen on "How Long" is also fairly compelling. The two modern vocal numbers here, "Ready for the Storm" and "How Long," are highlighted by Stuart Eaglesham's charismatic lead vocals and a killer beat and attack, all recalling elements of the best work of U2 and the Pogues, filtered through Scotland rather than Belfast (though, of course, it's all Celtic).
