Flook are a phenomenon in the traditional music scene. An unusual pairing of twin flutes (Sarah Allen & Brian Finnegan) with guitar (Ed Boyd) and bodhran (John Joe Kelly), they play mostly neo-Celtic tunes. Despite their apparently constrained instrumental palate, they play with the kind of frenzied energy and (literally) breathtaking skill that has listeners shaking their heads in wonder.
Their third studio album continues in the same happy groove as their previous albums, although guest appearences on harp (Catriona Mackay) and banjo (Leon Hunt) vary the feel a little. There’s also more melodic work from Boyd on guitar (eg “Souter Creek”) and Kelly on mandolin (“Mouse Jigs”). But when it comes down to it, the best moments on “Haven” are when Flook are flying full throttle on their main instruments, with guest musicians hanging on for dear life. Good examples include “Mouse Jigs”, “Wrong Foot Forward” and “Padraig’s”.
One small niggle: at just over 42 minutes “Haven” ends rather sooner than I would have liked. Nevertheless this is an incredibly tight and talented band playing some of the most exciting folk music around at present.
01. The Tortoise and The Hare 5:32
02. Gone Fishing 4:03
03. Mouse Jigs 4:23
04. Souter Creek 5:10
05. Asturian Way 4:15
06. Wrong Foot Forward 5:44
07. Padraig’s 4:34
08. Road to Errogie 4:51
09. On One Beautiful Day 3:31
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