Fortune's Favour * by Great Big Sea (CD, Jun-2008, Great Big Sea Music)

I have always been a GBS fan and would consider Turn or UP 2 of my favourite albums. Fortune's Favor is classic GBS with a more rock/modern twist. The drums & guitar come out a little stronger. Still a must have album for any GBS or Celtic music fan.

I have just come to know GBS within the last year and really enjoy their albums - but I must say I like Fortune's Favour, their most current CD the least. Some songs are traditional while others (especially in Alan's raspy, strained voice) seem to try to make this folk group a rock group, which they are not. Alan usually has a more melodic voice.

It's OK if you're completing a collection of GBS and "Walk on the Moon" and a few others to me are certainly worth the price of the album. I will be seeing GBS in an upcoming concert and hope they perform their earlier works more than songs from this CD.

Updated: Since buying this CD and letting my husband borrow it - it is HIS favorite of GBS. I guess there is something for everyone on it. There really is no truly bad GBS album.