- artist:The Picts
- release year:1998
- style(s):Celtic, Rock
- country:United Kingdom
- formats:CD (Compact Disc)
- record posted by:Pict Records Ltd
- label:Pict records Ltd
The Island is the first album from
The Picts.
This album is a combination of the
traditional and the original. from the
invigorating opening
track 'The Peak' the listener is
captured and treated to a wonderful
mix and variety of music
with carefully crafted arrangements,
like the enchanting 'Castlebay T
Party', 'The Lament for
Archie Findlater' a slow fiddle air, the
romantic and emotive title track 'The
Island' to the
powerful and rocky 'Three
Spalpeans' and 'Pacific Waves'. 'The
Reelflexologist' set and 'The
Federals' are bounding with energy,
being designed for dancing. Two
tracks from the first EP
appear on The Island: 'Glenshee'
and a rocky, revamped version of
'The Shearin'. On a
lighter and more humorous note try
out a helping of 'Elephant Jam'.
the quality of musicianship and
enthusiasm is radiant throughout
this album.