Solar Shears

by Shooglenifty

Overview

This is Shooglenifty's first studio album since 1996's A Whisky Kiss. Like that album and its predecessor, Venus in Tweeds, Solar Shears creatively combines Scottish folk underpinnings with techno and worldbeat music. The end result is akin to a modern musical jaunt around the world. Their homeland Celtic roots are most obvious; however, hints of Mid-Eastern, Far Eastern, and American bluegrass are evident, with a foundation that alternates between groove-heavy techno or ambient with progressive rock & roll arrangements. Clearly progressive can imply many things in popular music, but Shooglenifty should not be haphazardly lumped into the predictable prog camps, as their music really defies categorization. ~ Dave Sleger

Product Details

Release Date:	01/09/2001
Label:	Compass
UPC:	0766397430324
Rank:	177253

Tracks

1. The Hijab
2. Shuman's Leap
3. Igor's
4. August
5. Delighted
6. Maggie Ann of Clachnabrochan
7. Rod's Doorway/ The Rosehall Strap
8. Steps
9. Kinky Haroosh
10. Bjorks's Chauffeur: The Baker from Foz / Bjorks Chauffeur / ...

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Shooglenifty   Primary Artist
Jim Sutherland   Synthesizer
Ian MacLeod   Mandolin,Vocals,Tenor Banjo
James MacKintosh   Percussion,Sampling,Psaltery,Drums,Bass

Technical Credits

Jim Sutherland   Programming,Producer
Angus R. Grant   Composer
Gary Finlayson   Composer
James MacKintosh   Programming
Shooglenifty   Composer