Great Big Sea

Great album from Great Big Sea. Sure, their live albums are a little more exciting, and as the boys themselves quickly admit in every interview, they got into this music-making business for the fun of the live shows. Since GBS is no longer a going concern, I'll take every note of music I can find, and have enjoyed their solo work as much as what they have recorded and performed together. Definitely a recommended addition to any GBS collection.

OK

You don't have to be dusty to like songs of the sea and this group makes them approachable. It stays in rotation.

I just got this album as I was a new fan of GBS. This is an earlier album and starts me at the begining of GBS's music on CD. My first album was Fortunes Favor so I am glad to have some older tunes to see the progression.

given as gift

I was first introduced to GBS by hearing their US release, Rant & Roar. A friend at work had it, and after I heard it the first time, people started getting mad at me for putting it on repeat constantly. I couldn't help it, I was completely entranced by the music. Now, here at my school, there's a whole crop of GBS fans. I love the energy of their music, you'd have to be dead for it not to brighten your spirits. My family history traces back to Canada, so from my reaction to this music, I think I've got a lot of their blood still in me. As has been said, it makes you want to go be a Newfie! My favorite song on this album is "Drunken Sailor". When I first heard it, I flipped out, then began singing along in a very loud voice. I remember singing this song as a child, and I still can't help joining in every time I hear it. My suggestion is to buy any one of their albums. They're all great, and you'll want the rest as soon as you hear one.

I first heard about Great Big Sea from this smaller band called Guster. Great Big Sea opened for them last year. This group is totally amazing...they have a good mix of folk tunes and of originals on all of the albums. The thing i love is that you can hear the folk influence very prominently in their originals as well as their folk tunes(that are so energetic they are almost impossible not to move to.) Their live shows are equally amazing, and the production is just perfect. They haven't sold out, just grown with their popularity. They are getting huge up in Canada and are even nominated for a host of awards at the Juno awards. If you like energetic music, folk music, or even just good old fun lyrics definately check these guys out.

Their first album, but one of their best! It really shows you the raw talent that these guys began with, and all the musicality that they've developed. It's amazing to listen to- especially if you know their newer stuff. If you ever get a chance to see them in concert- GO!!! They are great. If you don't know anything about their music- it's a bit of Irish and Nautical mixed together. Lots of energy, upbeat songs, ballads, and tradition folk tunes. Go for it!

Fast delivery and well priced

Added to my cllection.

some great songs on this album, whats not to like

Lively & fun!!

This was their first cd, made when they were just starting out. It has that raw quality to it, but it's lovely to see how they started. If you read Alan Doyle's book "A Newfoundlander in Canada", this disc is a great accompaniment to it.