I couln't believe my ears. I had been looking for something new and this band was proud, bold, rockin and entertaining like no other band I've ever known.

I can only best describe the music as happy, whimsical, and spirited. Music you can sing-a-long to, dance to or relax to. I obtained their first three Canadian CD's, Great Big Sea, Up and Play and I became a serious fan.

Their US release of Rant and Roar is a fantastic compilation and more of some of their best music. There is not a single lousy track. I highly recommend you buy the CD and you'll find yourself playing it over and over, again and again.

I love them so much, my wife Donna and I traveled to Halifax, Nova Scotia to see them perform. Don't miss a chance to see them live.


Even if you think you don't like Celts...   February 18, 2000
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

A fabulous CD. It lilts. It rock. It beats St. John's Wort AND Prozac for a mood-altering, uplifting experience. If you start with this one, or with their TURN CD, I guarantee you'll be hooked on GBS for life.


You haven't lived until you've heard "End of the World"   December 10, 1999
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I heard these guys on the radio over an NPR station, "The Night Pat Murphy Died" specifically - kind of folk music on speed, I guess. The CD is amazing, few CDs make me want to get up and dance as much as this one does. I've played it for friends (all of whom have slightly eclectic tastes) and its become the most popular CD of mine to "borrow". If you like folksy music played quickly and with passion, this is a must-own CD.


"Got The Sun And The Sky, All The Water Surrounds Me!"   March 15, 2006
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Come in, take off your hat and coat and grab a seat near the fire. Order a pint of 'screech' and relax, the music is about to begin. Welcome to Newfoundland!

'Rant And Roar' is a fun, rollicking CD by the Great Big Sea, four native Newfoundlanders who draw their inspiration and music from a unique and rich cultural heritage. English, Irish, Scottish, French and who knows what else come together with a flair that reminds us all of what the "Old World" was like in simplier times.

Though I'm not a native Newfoundlander I have spent numerous summer's there visiting the maternal side of my family. In my youth I've walked up and down Saint John's fishing docks listening to my Grandfather barter in Portugese with fisherman for the best price on the catch of the day and watched the icebergs float by while standing atop Cabot's Tower on the hillside overlooking Saint John's Harbor. All the pleasant memories of the time I've spent there is embodied in this wonderful music. Come with me to other time, another place and sing the type of songs your Grandparents sang. Songs of love, songs of life, songs for drinking and a dirge or two thrown in for good measure. Just be sure to bring your stomping shoes if you got any!

My Highest Recomendation!!


Rant and Roar Soars   January 10, 2000
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

A magnificent mix of Gilbert and Sullivan, and Celtic mayhem, Rant and Roar is like rugby for stereo. This band from Newfoundland deserves a lot of attention and airplay. It's fresh and cheeky but then I just discovered them and you knew this already. Rant on!