The Bothy Band – 1975 (CD)

The Bothy Band's self-titled 1975 debut is widely regarded as one of the most electrifying albums in Irish traditional music, and this 2008 Mulligan CD reissue brings their landmark sessions back into circulation. From the blistering opening of The Kesh Jig to the haunting sean-nós of Is Trua Nach Bhfuil Mé In Éirinn, the band's twin-engine attack of pipes, fiddle, flute and driving keyboards set the template for Celtic folk for decades to come. Essential listening for anyone serious about Irish music.