"The copious booklet notes are a feat of scholarship and research that is as impressive as the disc's vocal and instrumental entertainment which ranges from the jigging joie de vivre of The Brisk Young Lad to mordant and homicidal Son David with its harmonium drone, courtesy of producer (and Capercaillie mainstay) Donald Shaw ... This fifth release by these relatively youthful exponents (and now international ambassadors) of Scottish song represents consolidation rather than development of an established style - and, as such, their long-time consumers will enjoy the sonic equivalent of receiving a much anticipated birthday present".
