Editorial Review:

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Great Big Sea's CD Turn includes their now standard mix of uptempo versions of traditional Newfoundland folk songs and folky, pop-inspired original compositions. The band has also stayed true to its successful formula of backing its strong harmony vocals with furiously strummed acoustic guitars augmented by traditional Celtic instruments like fiddle, bouzouki, and tin whistle. But this is more than just a rehash of what has worked before. The band's songwriting continues to get better, and original tunes like 'Consequence Free,' a heartfelt plea for freedom; 'Boston and St. John's,' a touching sailor's song of farewell; and 'Feel It Turn,' which features a refreshingly optimistic view of the world, exhibit a depth of feeling that the group only hinted at on its earlier efforts. Even though Great Big Sea have revealed their sensitive side, it doesn't mean they've gone soft. Traditional selections like the boozy 'I'm a Rover' and the saucy riddle song 'Captain Wedderburn' prove they haven't completely lost touch with their inner party animals. Turn should keep Great Big Sea's legions of fans happy, while simultaneously attracting new listeners. --Michael Simmons









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Disc 1:

1. Consequence Free - Great Big Sea, Doyle, Alan
2. Can't Stop Falling - Great Big Sea, Doyle, Alan
3. Feel It Turn - Great Big Sea, Mccann, Sean
4. Jack Hinks - Great Big Sea, Traditional
5. Boston and St. John's - Great Big Sea, Doyle, Alan
6. Margarita - Great Big Sea, Mccann, Sean
7. Trois Navires de Ble - Great Big Sea, Traditional
8. Ferryland Sealer - Great Big Sea, Traditional
9. Demasduit Dream - Great Big Sea, Hallett, Bob
10. Old Brown's Daughter - Great Big Sea, Traditional
11. I'm a Rover - Great Big Sea, Traditional
12. Captain Wedderburn - Great Big Sea, Traditional
13. Bad as I Am - Great Big Sea, Mccann, Sean

Rating: - * Excellent CD ... This is a band I have newly discovered and boy am I glad I did. If you like witty folk music with an irish/scottish twist, then they are for you. The tongue in check songs make me smile while I am driving to work. A very nice CD! Rating: - * very cute album ... I had never heard of these guys before i bought this particular album, based on reviews. I was not disappointed. A really cute irish band. Thier lyrics are a lot fun. Rating: - * Want to hear good music again? BUY A GREAT BIG SEA ALBUM ... This band is so refreshing. A first-rate musical group putting out fantastically produced albums in a time when American pop music is producing "blahhhh". Just try one album and you'll buy them all! Turn is a great CD and so is Rant and Roar. Five BIG stars! Rating: - * Turn it up ... These guys are incredible. One listen and you will be hooked. See them live and you won't be able to turn it off. Imagine 5000 people singing Newfie folks songs at the top of their lungs and just grooving. Life is good north of the border Rating: - * Great Big Fun ... One part Gaelic Storm, one part Waterboys and one part Jimmy Buffett: that's Turn, one of the latest high-energy offerings from Great Big Sea. As usual there's some good hearty Irish cheer, some straight-ahead modern rock and an occasional ballad to make you cry over your Guinness. It's the kind of party where the dance floor is shared by fast dances, slow dances and hyper jigs in equal measure. "Consequence Free" could almost be a pop single, "I'm a Rover" is a pub floor-stomper just waiting to happen, and "Old Brown's Daughter" shows a four-part a-capella tune as harmonic as Queen and as soulful as the Chieftains at their best. I think you get the picture by now.. I'll just add that though there are some sad moments, the overall tone is one of blue skies, sunshine and good times with good friends. Turn up loud and enjoy.