Andy Irvine and Paul Brady

1	Plains of Kildare / Paul Brady 4:16
2	Lough Erne Shore / Paul Brady 3:43
3	Fred Finn's Reel/Sailing into Walpole's Marsh / Paul Brady 2:33
4	Bonny Woodhall / Paul Brady 5:15
5	Arthur Mcbride / Paul Brady 7:05
6	The Jolly Soldier/The Blarney Pilgrim / Paul Brady 5:38
7	Autumn Gold / Paul Brady 3:50
8	Mary and the Soldier / Paul Brady 3:46
9	Streets of Derry / Paul Brady 3:52
10	Martinmas Time/The Little Stack of Wheat / Paul Brady 6:01

Barnes & Noble

Two masters of the Irish story-song together on the same album, and a really fine one it is. "Arthur McBride," the tale of two happy-go-lucky ramblers who make short work of a British recruiting posse intent on pressing them into the king's service, never fails to delight -- Paul Brady's ambling acoustic guitar figures perfectly complement his earnest, homespun singing voice. Mandolist/multi-instrumentalist Andy Irvine turns in some fine lead vocal spots as well. He does true justice to "Plains of Kildare," the ultimate long-shot story recounting a legendary 1790 horse race also immortalized in a host of American "Skewbald" (or "Stewball") ballads. On "Martinmas Time," the uplifting tale of a golden-haired virgin who foils the lewd plan of some crafty soldiers encamped near her home, Irvine and Brady's tandem vocals are sublime in their ruddy harmony. Bouzoukist Donal Lunny and fiddler Kevin Burke offer strong instrumental support, and some of the arrangements on this 1976 session hint at the Eastern European hues that have colored Andy Irvine's later music. The playing is top-shelf, and the songs are all intriguing and rarely covered. There's not a dull spot on this gem of a record. Erik Goldman

All Music Guide

Irvine and Paul Brady (former Planxty members) team up for one of the greatest albums ever of traditional Irish songs. Their unique sound will stay with you long after the music has stopped. ~ Steve Winick & Chip Renner, All Music Guide