What Men Deserve to Lose
| What Men Deserve To Lose | ||||
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| Studio album by Peatbog Faeries | ||||
| Released | 16 July 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Celtic fusion | |||
| Length | 49:14 | |||
| Label | Peatbog Records | |||
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What Men Deserve To Lose is the fifth album by Scottish Celtic fusion group Peatbog Faeries, recorded in Roag on the Isle of Skye, and was commercially released on 16 July 2007 on the band's own label Peatbog Records, though the album had been sold at festivals, and from the band's website, since 22 June 2007.
Background and recording
The album was recorded in Roag on the band's native Isle of Skye.
Release
The album was announced in 2007 by the band's website. Their third album on their own label Peatbog Records, it was first released on 22 June 2007 on the band's website and from festivals the band were playing at. It was then released commercially on 16 July 2007.
The album features a new logo for the band, marking the end of the band using their previous logo of seven years. The CD release was also released with a transparent CD tray, a first for the band.
Reception
The album has been well received by critics. Simon Jones of fRoots gave a positive review on the album, saying in his review "There can be no one direct approach taken to describe the constantly evolving music of the Peatbog Faeries, its very nature is polyglot and that disparate collection of philosophies makes them the perfect band for 2007. In a time when we have to move beyond silly categories and vague labels, which by very definition can no longer apply – unless you’re stuck in a time warp – fusion is the only term that makes real sense. If anything, What Men Deserve to Lose (a quote from writer Derek Cooper) moves out further into the big, blue beyond, still latching on to island roots yet in a mood of glorious experiment".[1]
Allmusic were also positive, saying, after noting the many instruments used on the album, "the result is that they combine ancient and modern in very effective proportions, and aren't afraid of heavy touches of electricity, like Tom Salter's raucous guitar work on "The Invergarry Blues." They've gradually conjured up their own space".[2]
Track listing
- "The Locks and Rocks Reel" - 5:07
- "The Invergarry Blues" - 3:46
- "Jason's Famous Banjo" - 3:58
- "There's a Girl Behind the Bar Who Thinks She's Garbo" - 5:55
- "Sudden Dilemma" - 5:57
- "Friend of Crazy Joe" - 5:39
- "Dr. Gig" - 4:23
- "Still Drunk in the Morning" - 5:20
- "Ramasaig" - 4:46
- "Nyup" - 4:17