I was pleased to get any replies at all Ist GUEST, I thought it would just get lost in all the messages. In truth I wasn't mad fond of their third album (Further in time) although 'Colossus' is as fine a reel as you'll dance to, I did think that album was a wee bit too clever for it's own good. As I'd loved the first two cds, I was really happy when this last one turned out to be to my taste. Like Alison I think the second is my favourite, but I love Micheal McGoldricks stuff.

I've always liked my folk with a twist, having first became interested about the time of the Fairports 'Liege and Leaf', I kind of see bands like the Afrocelts, Peatbog Faeries, Martyn Bennett et al as being the next logical step, just as Folk-Rock was in it's day. I would disagree with you about the Afrocelts being aimed at younger people (I'm 46) we seen them recently at the Royal Festival Hall and they have fans of all ages, the largest single group is probably middle aged women (mainly ones who still like to dance) I'd say the Afrocelts have one of the strangest mixes of audience ever. Old hippies, young clubbers, people with babies on their hips dancing with grannies in the mosh pit.

So sorry you were dissappointed Mikefule, I hate when I buy an album and only like one track. I usually take them back and change them! I wonder if you heard Ayubs Song/As You Will? I heard it on Mike Hardings show and thought it may have been a wee bit misleading, as it's not the best indicator of what the cd was like. I must say tho, I've never had any urge to swim with a dolphin and I wouldn't have a scented candle in the house.

Love the idea that tap-dancing is Afro-Celtic! I really love Mudcat too, I never thought I'd find the words to Rocks of Bawn anywhere!

Fiona