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ANDREW DUTHART 4:310:00/4:31
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0:00/3:57
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PRESSED FOR TIME 5:260:00/5:26
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BONNY PORTMORE 4:380:00/4:38
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3:210:00/3:21
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HOLLOW 3:370:00/3:37
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THE GAEL 7:520:00/7:52
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SUO GAN 4:110:00/4:11
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BIG BLUE 4:070:00/4:07
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THE RIGHTS OF MAN 3:310:00/3:31
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THE MEASURE OF A MAN 5:320:00/5:32
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0:00/4:00
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WINNIPEG FORGER 5:330:00/5:33
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CENTERFOLD 3:400:00/3:40
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0:00/3:20
CELTIC MUSIC MAGAZINE REVIEW -- "3 LBS. OF RAGE"
Love the pipes? If you are nodding your head, then you’ll love this band! “3 LBS of Rage” delivers a multitude of great tracks, showing off the skill and style that made them such a popular group. This is a CD that any Celtic music lover would be proud to own. There’s a terrific mix of songs here... you have easy fun, like “South Australia” alongside tracks such as “She Walks on Water” – a pretty tune.
The big star here though (as far as I’m concerned, anyway) is “The Gael”, which is an absolutely stunning piece of music. At nearly 8 minutes long, this melodic track is far more serious than others on the CD, but it really shows that this is a band with range and skill. I sat back and listened to it three times in a row–and may just do it again after I write this.

Not to say that the other tracks are poor–they aren’t. I also enjoyed “Panda (The Other White Meat)” immensely–the pipes were right on. And “The Measure of a Man” was the perfect track to cap off the album. Each new song had something different to offer and I found myself often surprised at how different they were from one another. Sometimes that can make a CD seem disconnected, but it actually works here. The arrangement was a little unusual, but I found myself curious as to what I would hear next.
All in all I’d say this CD was a triumph for a band that really has it together. Immensely enjoyable on many levels, “3 LBS of Rage” may not be what is expected, but that’s part of their charm.
Now I think I’ll play “The Gael” one more time.
Similar Artists: Tartanic, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Dropkick Murphys, Mumford and Sons, The Chieftains
Catherine L. Tully specializes in writing about the arts, lifestyle and travel. She is the Owner of 4dancers, a blog for those who love dance, and Editor for Freelance-Zone, an award-winning site for freelance writers. Catherine also reviews music for Celtic Music Magazine.