And their singing is ridiculously flawless. And they play them on a particularly high level. Wikipedia will tell you that, together, they play 13 instruments. But you can’t throw the baby out with the bathwater, and there’s simply no getting around that the four possess undeniable gifts. Groups like that are more brand than band. The manager of the phenomenally successful Celtic Woman assembled The High Kings in 2008, arguably capitalizing on a trend started by Riverdance. Although I should say that the first few listener reviews on Amazon are mixed. If you’re a diehard fan of the High Kings-and let’s face it, they’re one of the hottest groups in Ireland, if not the entire planet at the moment-you probably won’t be disappointed. There’s a lot to like about this album, although not all of the 12 tunes are up to that same lofty standard. I’m a sucker for good harmonies-it’s one of the reasons I love bluegrass-but this a capella version is particularly memorable, a lovely update. On the new album, “Friends for Life,” due out in early February, the ensemble’s four singers do what they clearly do best: harmonies. “Johnny Leave Her” is a moldy oldie, but The High Kings might make you forget its age.
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