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The Chieftains - which CDs have the best sound?

I have a few CDs of the Chieftains and love their music. The only one of mine that has truly good sonics is "James Galway & The Chieftains/Over the Sea to Skye," RCA 60424-2-RC. I'd like to get more of their stuff but, audiophile that I am, prefer to get the better sounding ones. Please recommend any that you know of that really sound good, or those of other groups that do similar Irish music and are especially well recorded. Thanks.
beemerrider
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lokie
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Thanks for the excellent thread and recommendations
beemerrider OP
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Yes, great recommendations, y'all. Thanks for taking out the time to answer my question. Texasdave, please let me know how you like "Over the Sea to Skye."
hooper
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I second the MoFi "Long Black Veil." I'm pretty new to the Chieftains' music, but I picked up the MFSL on a lark. I wasn't disappointed. Excellent music and terrific sonics. I borrowed the original CD from a friend, and the MFSL betters it in every respect. If you're a fan of the album, it's worth the extra money.
bpwalsh
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"Tears of Stone" rates an unqualified recommendation here... Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell, the Rankins, Sinead O'Connor, Loreena McKennitt, and Mary Chapin Carpenter are among the featured artists...
Brian
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rja
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Try The Chieftains and Van Morrison, a fine sounding CD. MFSLs Long Black Veil sounds just a little edgy on top to me. May be me, my system or the CD I'm not sure. Musically, Chieftains 8 has always been a favorite. I think the entire Chieftains catalog could benefit from a quality remastering.
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