Fantastic CD.
This CD was used during my wedding reception (which took place in Ireland) and was a hit. There's not much singing; it's more instrumental, which was preferred for me as wedding reception background music.

Because I have the CD of the music played during my reception (rather than hiring a musician), I'm now able to replay the exact music whenever I wish, bringing back fond memories.

Still a fan, but not my favorite Chieftains CD
I love the Chieftains, I think I own almost every one of their CD's. And even though this one is okay, I found myself skipping ahead to see if the next song was better or interesting. Again, I love the Chieftains, just not a fan of this CD.

Great CD
I love this CD. My only wish were that the final song -- which is actually a collection of several songs -- was divided up into the individual songs. Not that it really is a big deal, it would just make listening to it easier.

May be a little too studious and cultured for many listeners
I like the Chieftains a lot, love some of their music. I love Irish music, especially the moody traditional OR electronic/ethnic updates or variations on the Celtic sound and this album falls in the former category. I find it a little long in the tooth, actually, and have to get into an academic frame of mind to fully appreciate it. I've tried to listen to it several times, but find my mind soon wanders and, unlike so much of the Chieftains music, the tunes don't stay in my head. Definitely a mood piece and best appreciated, I suspect by serious Celtic or Chieftains fans.

A Fresh Breeze from the Chieftains
It is difficult not to like a performance by the Chieftains, and this collection is no exception. While the subject matter is a little removed from their usual Irish fare, the high quality which one has come to expect from them is certainly present.