St. Patrick’s Day is over, but it’s never too late to listen to Irish music. Sean-Nos Nua features controversial singer Sinead O’Connor in fine voice as she sings traditional songs. I’ve been a fan of Sinead O’Connor since her Number One hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U” (written by Prince!). However, Sinead committed a nearly career-ending move on October 3, 1992, when she appeared on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest. Sinead sang an a cappella version of Bob Marley’s “War,” which she intended as a protest over the sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. Sinead changed the lyric “racism” to “child abuse.” Then Sinead presented a photo of Pope John Paul II to the camera while singing the word “evil,” tore the photo into pieces, said “Fight the real enemy,” and threw the pieces at the camera. This ignited a firestorm of controversy that dogged Sinead on her tours, personal appearances, and concert performances. Regards of Sinead’s political and religious views, I consider her a talented singer. I love this CD!
TRACK LISTING
01. PEGGY GORDON 4:45
02. HER MANTLE SO GREEN 3:45
03. LORD FRANKLIN 1:40
04. THE SINGING BIRD 3:22
05. ÓRÓ SÉ DO BHEATHA ‘BHAILE 4:33
06. MOLLY MALONE 5:27
07. PADDY’S LAMENT 5:28
08. THE MOORLOUGH SHORE 5:38
09. THE PARTING GLASS 3:33
10. BÁIDÍN FHEILIMÍ 3:21
11. MY LAGAN LOVE 5:00
12. LORD BAKER (with Christy Moore) 4:30
13. I’LL TELL ME MA 2:24