Cloudy Day Navigation [Digipak] * by Grada (CD, May-2007, Compass USA)

Gráda, a young group from Ireland who play traditional Irish music blended with contemporary fusion. What might be a good example of this is the occasional addition of brass and drummer to the primary components, (flute, guitar, fiddle, upright bass and bodhrán). Acoustically they display incredible depth and diversity together, both with skill and style. Gráda achieves an infectious, Irish folk rhythm that is captivating by its own. Really talented, admirably energetic and purely amazing, a live concert experience is highly recommended when given the opportunity.

From the beginning I've been partial to the instrumental tracks. But the more I examine their songs, the more I am charmed. Beautiful vocals and freshly creative lyrics that are in a way a pleasant suspect of the Irish psyche, brushed by authentic roots. The group is definitely worth a closer look in general.

To Gráda newcomers choosing to buy one CD, I would strongly suggest Cloudy Day Navigation. The bonus disc, a DVD featuring 35 minutes of video (live performance in Dublin) plus more audio samples (from previous releases, playable only in DVD) makes it an ideal introductory album. A good value for the money.