Before the thread creeps too far: I strongly third what Frank H. had to say.As a storyteller I love the story songs, while the meditator in me can't get enough Metamora (in all its forms.)
Years ago Boys of the Lough did a workshop at OTSFM and Cathal Connell taught me "Ghost of William-O" because I specifically requested vocal. I was the only one in that room. Not that I'm complaining but I think it's a shame.
It's all fashion, and the personal human things will come around again; in the meantime, couldn't somebody please tape Tommy for hours and hours and hours?? Joe Heaney is gone; so is Hickerson I think. Please, please.