Released earlier this year, Shackleton's Voyage is an album of mainly instrumental tracks that is inspired by the journey of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton. It's an incredible story--and one that is sadly not told in great detail through the album's few lyrics. I urge everyone, in addition to picking up this disc, to check out the Kenneth Branagh miniseries about the explorer, entitled "Shackleton."
As for the album, it's a great prog rock affair in the tradition of many classic bands, though the inclusion of plenty of Celtic influences gives this a sound that stands out. The songs that do have vocals are all very well performed and stay true to the story and emotions involved in this epic journey. There are also some great guests on the album, including Billy Sherwood, Yogi Lang of RPWL and Troy Donockley of Iona.
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