Not to spark any controversy, but...lately I've been hearing music critics compare every new Irish traditional group to the Bothy Band, and how they can't compare.) Being young (20) and only been immersed in Celtic music for a short while (3 years)I'm wondering what it was that people think made the Bothy Band so great. I understand that it included some great musicians (all of whom I love in their careers after the band broke up), but is their greatness based on the fact that they helped bring about the Celtic revival, or was their music special. Interestingly enough, for being so great, I have hardly ever heard their music, but when I have, it sounds no different to my ears like Altan or Dervish. Was music like this not that familiar in the 70's as it is in the 90's? I would like to hear your opinions.

--Mbo (hoo dusint wunt to b stond fer bean yung 'n unlirnd)