Nomos is really two bands in one. The Irish quintet is both an instrumental ensemble that plays jigs and reels with dazzling dexterity and a folk-pop group that does original songs. With just two albums, Nomos has risen quickly to the top of the Celtic music world, because they handle both tasks with such originality and assurance.
Irish traditionalism is in good hands.
In terms of structure, melody and actually grasping the real sense of dynamic behind any song, this record should be very seriously made compulsory to any young band, whether real or rock or otherwise. A wonderful lesson in crafting and interpreting songs. And, in any language, a lesson to all. Full marks to Nomos for carrying it off in high style.