Protect And Survive - Manuskript

Advantages: lovely atmosperic music. donnie munros vocals fantastic
Disadvantages: doesnt last long enough!

...This is the first Runrig CD I ever heard and to this day it remains my favourite. Features haunting melodies as in Hearts of Olden Glory and The Only Rose and more uptempo songs such as Protect and Survive. The last track is An Ubhal As Airde which is Gaelic for the Highest Apple and is based on the Gaelic psalms. It was used as the music for Carlsberg beer advert. All songs on this CD are written and composed by brothers Calum Macdonald and Rory Macdonald who hail from the island of Skye. Rory adds baacking vocals to those of brilliant lead singer Donnie Munro. He is bass player as well whilst Calum is percussionist. This CD gives hours of happy listening... Read review

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Advantages: Calming tunes
Disadvantages: Sometimes a little too much pure melody...

...Long Distance was the second Runrig album I ever got, and I was only about 8 when I got it...I've been raised on this sort of music! But, in all honesty, Long Distance is my favourite of Runrig. Some of their albums have songs which don't have that inspirational or enthusiastic feeling. Long Distance is, as it says, the best of Runrig, and so they've only included the best. Certainly a good album to listen to on long drives, or in the evenings. Relaxing celtic music, mostly in English too! The lyrics of the songs, especially those such as Protect and Survive, are really thought provoking and, unusually for a pop band, deep. Most of them are really catchy, and if you want something more traditional, there's always Loch Lomond! Cover etc. are pretty uninspiring but don't let that put you off. Not being a massively popular band outside... Read review

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Advantages: No bad tracks you just want to skip
Disadvantages: Not to everyone's taste

...to any collection. Tracks - Glory Road Alba The Greatest Flame Rocket To The Moon Abhainin An T Sluaigh Protect And Survive Rhythm Of My Heart Hearthammer The Highest Apple Wonderful The Mighty Atlantic The Flower Of The West Every River Siol Ghoraidh Hearts Of Olden Glory Skye (Live) Loch Lomond (Live) Total play time 1 hour 18 minutes Available from most high street stores priced between £5 and £10... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful