''Gamblers' Ballet'' is a 2007 album by the
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Kíla
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History
Early formation
The original lineup of the band included Rossa Ó Snodaigh (whistle and Bones (instrument), bon ...
. It was nominated for the
Choice Music Prize
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for Irish Album of the Year 2007.
The opening track "Leath Ina Dhiaidh A hOcht" (''half eight'') was the first single taken from the album. "Cardinal Knowledge" was used as the outro music for the
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,
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'', and "Dúisigí" and "Cabhraigí Léi" were used in the Japanese film ''
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'', which was directed by
Ryuichi Hiroki.
Track listing
# "Leath ina Dhiaidh a hOcht" – 3.18
# "Electric Landlady" – 4.47
# "Cardinal Knowledge" – 5.09
# "Dúisígí" – 3.39
# "Seo mo Leaba" – 4.09
# "Fir Bolg" – 5.32
# "Boy Racer" – 4.18
# "Her Royal Waggeldy Toes" – 4.06
# "Cabhraigí Léi" – 4.48
References
External links
Reviewby Harry Guerin,
RTÉ
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.
Kíla Gambles and Winsby Mike Farragher,
Celtic Lounge, September 24, 2007
Folk World Reviewby Tom Keller,
Issue 34 11/2007.
Reviewby Clare O'Brien,
Subba Cultcha, February 2008
Review of Single Leath Ina Dhiaidh a hOcht/Half Eightby Pete Whalley,
Get Ready to Rock, February 2008
Review of Gamblers' Balletby Stephen Eddie,
Die Shellsuit. Die!, April 2008
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2007 albums
Kíla albums