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Needs Must When The Devil Drives **NEW**	CD	$16.00
Dreaming in Hell's Kitchen	CD	$16.00
Go On	CD	$16.00
The Prodigals (1st album)	CD	$16.00

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			THE PRODIGALS Needs Must When The Devil Drives PR 5385 CD only Of all the young “Celtic-rock” bands, The Prodigals excel at combining traditional roots with a solid rock beat. The ingredients that make the mix work are all on display in their latest CD Needs Must When the Devil Drives. The title cries out for punctuation and explanation, but the album is brilliant.
	Much has been written of the talent of the rhythmic heart of the band - Andrew Harkin, bass and Chris Nicolo, percussion. They are indeed world-class. To understand their contributions to the songs,listen to the way the clash of the cymbals compliment the lyrics of I Don’t Care and the steady beat of the bass drives Alright Son. Colm O’Brien, a superb guitarist, who shares the vocal tracks, wrote the lyrics for Alright Son, an unusual song that celebrates a successful emigrant who actually makes enough money here in America to return to Ireland. His other notable writing contribution is Uncle Arthur, where the singer pledges allegiance to the pint of black brewed by the company founded by Arthur Guinness. He also contributes a humorous take off of The Wild Rover, retitled The Drunken Warbler. Frequently praised for his fiery accordion instrumentals and sensitive, contemporary lyrics, the song Belturbet Churchyard highlights the fact that Gregory Grene is also a glorious singer. Written to commemorate the death of his father, which came only three weeks after the birth of his daughter, the song celebrates the crossing of these two lives. He performs it sean nos style and this brings his fine voice dramatically to our attention. As a result, we become more aware of his voice on the other songs, like the classic rebel ballad, Roddy McCorley and the contemporary songs for which he wrote the lyrics - Bunch of Red Roses and Chelsea 3AM. Ball of Alcohol, which opens the album, is a biting commentary on our times-both political and personal, and the solace we seek in drink. PR 5385 CD only

	THE PRODIGALS Dreaming in Hell's Kitchen PR 5384 CD only With this brilliant album, The Prodigals stake a convincing claim to being the best Celtic rock band in America. The album contains nine original songs and three trad tracks; the vocals are shared by Gregory Grene, singer accordionist, and by guitarist Ray Kelly. The rhythm section of Andrew Harkin, bass and Brian Tracy, percussion are the heart of the band. Their exciting rhythmic drive compels our attention. The music and lyrics work together to convey the meaning and feeling of the songs in a way that it is unsurpassed.
	Happy Man celebrates the joys of a couple’s night out drinking with friends, whereas Morning After remembers the consequences when “The rain on the roof is the dance of the dead”. The accordion interludes evoke the excitement to be found in Paddy’s Heaven. The strong bass line drives the singers memories of a Baggott Street affair. On a more serious note, the dangers of mindless fanaticism are both illustrated and condemned on True Cause. The title song, Dreaming in Hell's Kitchen, views the world through the eyes of a disillusioned idealist who continues to struggle. The fifteenth century Scottish song, Lord Randall, is a tribute to producer Johnny Cunningham of Silly Wizard fame whose professional touch is felt throughout the album. PR 5384 CD only

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