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- Artist: Clann Zu
- Album: Rua
- Label: G7 Welcoming Committee
- Year of Release: 2003
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- Reviewed by: dscanland on 2003-09-09
RecommendClann Zu was formed in Melbourne Australia in 1999 and in 2001 their self-titled EP was released there (now available on their website as a download). Ben Andrews and Declan de Barra were in a band called Non-Intentional Lifeform and decided they wanted out of the hard rock world, and to do something with a little more substance. Clann Zu was the result and Rua could be one of the most impressive debuts that you will hear this year. The mix the Gaelic sound of the Levellers with a more psychedelic sound. Listen to "Ri Ra" for a perfect example of this. The melodies are a little on the darker side but none the less they are still moving. Declan has the perfect voice for this kind of music making Clann Zu a little mysterious but still easily enjoyable. Listen to his crooning on "Lights Below" and you will agree. The album kicks off with the low-key "Words For Snow" which the title couldn't be more appropriate. Then they quickly move into the brooding "Five Thousand More" with an impressive violin bit in it. Clann Zu will ultimately become a college favorite and hopefully sell some albums in the process. I honestly think that Rua is one of the best debuts this year and that Clann Zu will end up being a critic fave.
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on 2007-07-10 lmartini Said:
Rua is a fantastic album by Clann Zú, not only for it's melodramatic tone, but it's ability to invoke and provoke a touch of sincere and raw sentiment rarely felt during the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I agree, the melodies are indeed darker, but to me this is exactly how Clann Zú should be. They really bring an interesting sound to the table, that fusion of rock, electronic and celtic folk, quite unlike anything I have had the pleasure to stumble upon.
Rating: 9/10
