Album Reviews

Tuesday’s Child

I love this album. Spanning a wide spectrum with modern ballads, soul, country and traditional Irish influences freely intermingled, it is a truly powerful collection. The tone is set by the first track ‘You Could Be Happy’ by Snow Patrol. It is a tremendous track, quite exquisite - with a feel of both traditional and 21st century music. This sense of both traditional and contemporary runs right throughout the album. It will appeal to all, whatever your age and tastes.

It is really hard to pick out favourite tracks, but the title track ‘Tuesday’s Child’ is very powerful and reflects the essence of this album, the proceeds of which are going to help the poorest and neediest of children in this world through the charity, Tuesday’s Child. ‘Speaking with the Angel’, ‘Seoithin Seo’ ‘Let This Moment Linger On’ and ‘Beach of Stone’ are also tremendous songs with superb arrangements. 

There are too many songs of quality to comment on individually, and there are no bad tracks. You’ll find many widely acclaimed Irish artists – like Mary Black, Ronan Keating, Duke Special, Liam O’Maonlai and Eleanor McEvoy - on this album. Each one of them gave freely of their time and talent to make this album truly special and to make a difference to children who have very little. Let’s hope and pray that it does that!

The feeling in the lyrics, and the depth of emotion in the sound combined with the incredibly worthwhile drive behind this double album make this the most original, beautiful and moving collection I've heard in a long time. This album will speak to you. Are you ready to listen? Don’t miss the opportunity. It’s brilliant stuff. Buy it. Give it as a present to your friends and family. Tell everyone about it. Every little helps. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the world’s poorest kids.

Tuesday’s child is - without a doubt - full of grace.