"Perhaps it's only now, with the passing of founder Paddy Moloney, that we can appreciate the enormity of The Chieftains' achievement. Their longevity and profuse output (44 albums) are cause for celebration, but their real leagcy is the transformation of Irish music from a backwater interest to world-conquering force ... The Chieftains re-purposed their native tradition for modern times, becoming hugely influential on a new generation of musicians (...), and ultimately on their nation's idea of itself ... 'Chronicles' provides an admirable résumé of the band's career, mixing tracks from all eras with live performances and collaborations with guest singers ... A trove of Celtic treasure".
