Cave of Gold was released WAY BACK in 1999. It is stunning to me that artists would even attempt to market work that dates older than the present millennium. However, Jennifer sent this all the way from Ireland, so I felt obligated to critique the dated rendering.
Feck meself, the flittered casing was uncovered. Her description of Cave of Gold was that it was based on the story of a piper enticed by the fairy-dusted Cave of Gold. Unfortunately for the bollocked musician, these selfish fairies enslaved him for eternity to use as their community boombox. Licko’s desire was to use this legend to inspire a bewitching reality.
The university-schooled artist could be compared to a folkier Enya. She is supported with traditional/neo traditional songs and numerous collaborators that play eclectic instruments including the congas, keyboards and uilleann pipes. Each tool added depth and provided for its intended scheme. Her vocals are interpreted so properly that they sound dateless. Cave of Gold furnishes the bridge between classic folk and (Enya’s brand of) new age/contemporary Celtic folk.
"Blacksmith", "Lizzie Lindsay" and "Singing Land" highlight the album.
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