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~ Great Big Sea (Artist)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
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1. Sea Of No Cares
2. Penelope
3. Clearest Indication
4. Scolding Wife
5. Stumbling In
6. A Boat Like Gideon Brown
7. Widow in the Window
8. French Perfume
9. Yarmouth Town
10. Barque In the Harbor
11. Own True Way
12. Fortune

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Great Big Sea's canny blend of Celtic melodies, acoustic-guitar-driven rhythms, and thrilling vocal harmonies have made them bestselling artists in their native Canada. On Sea of No Cares, they tweak their signature acoustic sound by adding drums, electric guitar, Hammond organ, and even trumpet. But they never stray far from their roots, and even when they crank up the volume on the raucous folk song "The Scolding Wife," the droning electric guitar sounds more like an extra-loud set of bagpipes than a rocker's sonic weapon. Each member of the band contributes to the songwriting, and their output tends to be upbeat in both mood and rhythm, as on the joyous odes to love and friendship "Stumbling In" and "One True Way." As the title song "Sea of No Cares" implies, the music of Great Big Sea is generally positive and sunny. But the inclusion of the old Celtic seafaring ballads act as a reminder that although the sun is shining today, a storm is never far away. --Michael Simmons

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great, but overproduced, Jan 30 2004
By "cmtulo" (Drexel Hill, pa United States) - See all my reviews
Having waited so long to for the next GBS album, I couldn't wait to put the CD in. Perhaps I had my hopes up too high. (Yes this band does have a tendancy to develop fervor amongst people who have heard them)
The first track, Sea of No Cares sounded so much like any other garage band effort out there. If you've seen a band play at a local club and bought their CD because you got caught up in the moment, then you already know what I mean. That first track sounded, of all things, amateurish and overproduced. Now, this is one of the most polished bands out there, so It came as an affront to me and tainted my view of the rest of the album. This is also the first time they have included a drumset and a drummer. So I guess they were trying to make a point by opening it with a drum solo. But I was not impressed.
There are some absolutely phenomenal songs on this album. My favorite is "Stumbling In" and the CD is worth it just to hear that. Another jems is "Own true Way" and "Clearest Indication" is a song I've lived more than I care to admit. "Penelope" could have been written by Jimmy Buffet. That sounds like a song he should sing. I found it a little out of place and totally out of character for the boys from Newfoundland. And somehow a little patriotic flare shot up at the apparent disparagement of an American city by these Canadians. (I said I was honest...)

GBS continues to be my favorite band because they produce absolutely fabulous, honest, optimistic music. There are some genuine keepers on this album, but if you want a better introduction to them, try Rant and Roar. If you've already been introduced to GBS, then what are you waiting for? Get this CD and you will be happy you did.

Why did I give it only three stars? Because of the albums I have this is about average. Maybe I have nothing but stellar albums in my collection, but that's my honest review. It takes a lot to get five stars out of me. Only one album has so far and, by the way, that album is Rant and Roar.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A CD for every person!, Dec 24 2003
By Curt (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
GREAT BIG SEA is a mixture of culture and time. Their songs stretch from classic Irish tunes to modern pop music. But, make no mistake, they are great songs.

This CD incorporates the bands talent for music, with today's desire for pop music. Anybody who appreciates music will love this CD! Their smooth melodies and accentual chords make this a CD constant repeat in your CD player, both in the car and at your dinner parties.

This CD represents a more commerical appeal than their previous CD's (PLAY also had commercial appeal). But, once you learn what Great Big Sea is about, you will be in a must have situation for all of their previous CD's. You can forget the bad language, and the hard electric guitars. We are talking about music in a pure form. Lyrics that hit, instrumental collections that support, and most of all, a feeling of.. well, Greatness.

You would be hard set to find a CD that would be able to be put on repeat and not hated after a day. Great Big Sea does that wiht Sea of No Cares. Your friends will instantly be asking you, "Who are they?!?"

Answer: They've been around for over 10 years, and won five (5) awards at the 2003 East Coast Music Awards (Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Video of the Year, and Pop Group of the Year). Those Left Coast people (like me) are missing out!

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BAND, GREAT CD!, Nov 18 2003
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I really enjoyed this album as well as all of GBS albums. My kids get a kick out of listening the cd. With all of the new music and pop singers out there, it is nice to have a band out there that plays the "good old stuff" with a new twist. Having worked with the band in NYC in 2001, I have to say, they are the nicest group of men out there, and their music shows their personalities. I recomend this album and all of GBS's albums to anyone who enjoys celtic folksongs with a 21st century beat. You won't be disapointed.
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 		 Most recent customer reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars supper mix of traditional and new songs.
The boys from the rock have again mixed traditional 'cagin' music
and new pieces with their usuall fine results.
Published on Jul 29 2003 by Pauly walnuts

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Find
I stumbled upon Great Big Sea completely by accident when I ran across their rendition of The Night Pat Murphy Died, which I absolutely loved. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2003 by K. Conrad

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice mix of originals and traditionals
SEA OF NO CARES continues in the same vein as Great Big Sea's previous studio album, TURN. Which is to say, a bit more original material and less of the traditional sea shanties... Read more
Published on Mar 17 2003 by A. Gammill

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Big Sea of No Cares
Great Big Sea is one of the top sources of Celtrock out there, and certainly one that is vastly underestimated. Read more
Published on Feb 21 2003 by E. A Solinas

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Great Big Sea Fan
Recently on PBS I saw the last few minutes of a concert of Great Big Sea performing in Canada. I did not catch the entire show and hope my local PBS station runs it again. Read more
Published on Jan 27 2003 by Hawkshadow

4.0 out of 5 stars Sailing Away on the Great Big Sea
Finally--a new set by the greatest band on earth. It is fun...it is vibrant...but it isn't quite Great Big Sea. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2002 by Kelly Langston-Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars New Genre
I found this album while shopping in a Borders store in OKC. It was playing over the speakers in the music department. Read more
Published on Nov 26 2002 by Jessica

5.0 out of 5 stars DUDE!! Great stuff!
Okay, so the name of the cd sounds kinda lame, but get past it! The music is awesome, huge variety of sounds, from some rock kinda songs, to the sorrowful and beautiful "Widow in... Read more
Published on Nov 16 2002 by woodnymph87

5.0 out of 5 stars I care much for Great Big Sea
This is a great CD with classic songs galore. I live in the USA currently, but I lived in Canada and had good friends from Newfoundland. Read more
Published on Nov 8 2002 by Robert Parker Balliger

5.0 out of 5 stars Real toe-tapping music....
I first heard these guys on the Morning Show on Minnesota Public Radio. For the rest of the day I was humming and singing "Scolding Wife". Read more
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