CLANNAD - BANBA

Clannad is an interesting band. Most Americans will recognize them as family members and former band of New Age celebrity, Enya. 'Banba' is an interesting album for a number of reasons. It shows more variety than some of their previous albums. You get some standard folk sounding material, a few adult contemporary numbers and some film scoring. It's a lovely blend and shows just how versatile Clannad can be.

My favorite songs are 'The Other Side', which has a catchy infectious hook that just doesn't quite, 'Banba Oir' a delicate yet peaceful song and 'I Will Find You'. 'I Will Find You' is similar in style to Clannad's arguably most famous track, 'Theme From Harry's Game'. It contains all of the depth and sincerity of the film and expresses itself in an intensity one can literally feel. There's great power there.

The other songs are all strong material. Certain ones are pleasing, others not so much, but one can't deny the talent here. The band is in perfect form and the vocals are flawlessly delivered for a perfect disc.

My personal tastes aside, I think this is easily one of Clannad's most accessible albums and one of the most popular with fans. You can't go wrong giving this disc a chance. My final word: HAUNTING.

CLANNAD - BANBA
01. Na Laethe Bhi
02. Banba Oir
03. There For You
04. Mystery Game
05. Struggle
06. I Will Find You (Theme From 'The Last Of The Mohicans')
07. Soul Searcher
08. Caide Sin Do'n Te Sin
09. The Other Side
10. Sunset Dreams
11. A Gentle Place