Volume 2: Release

by Afro Celt Sound System

Volume 2: Release cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 April 1999
  • Label: Real World
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:04:03
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Nigel Eaton, Sin茅ad O'Connor, Simon Emmerson, Myrdhin, Martin Russell, N'Faly Kouyate, Ron Aslan, Michael McGoldrick, Ronan Browne, Ashley Maher, Youth, James McNally, Johnny Kalsi, Iarla 脫 Lion谩ird

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released following the tragic death of core member Jo Bruce, this highly successful album expands upon the collective's incredibly unique worldbeat fusion. The production seamlessly integrates heavily rhythmic African percussion, melodic Celtic instrumentation, and deeply atmospheric downtempo electronic textures, featuring a notable vocal contribution from Sin茅ad O'Connor.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, rhythmic, melodic, sampling

Tracklist

  1. Release (7:36)
  2. Lovers of Light (3:58)
  3. Eireann (5:09)
  4. Urban Aire (2:08)
  5. Big Cat (7:43)
  6. Even in My Dreams (7:04)
  7. Amber (5:26)
  8. Hypnotica (7:18)
  9. Riding the Waves (6:35)
  10. I Think Of... (4:36)
  11. Release It - Instrumental (6:27)

Credits

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