This is one of the best Cd’s Estampie has dropped to date. ‘Ave Maris Stella’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. Since completing 1991’s ‘Ave maris stella’, Estampie fulfilled their contract with Blue Note Records and where under no obligation to release another album. Ave Maris Stella is not something you should pass up.
Ave generosa gets you up and jumping. From the moment you listen to Ave mater, o Maria you’re hooked. Stabat juxta Christi crucem is one of those songs that will put you in a good mood. Ave donna santissima - is a breath or fresh air compared to many previous songs of Estampie. Such hits like Dansse real will leave you hooked. Regenbogen tagewise makes a person feel excellent. First time I heard Saltarello was on radio driving in my car and sonically it just sounded amazing.Humils, forfaitz, repres e penedens is a bit of a show-tune. Vos qui admiramini - Gaude gloriosa is a fine track on any terms. Album opener Ave gloriosa, mater salvatoris is a bright, upbeat ditty. This song stands out greatly from the others. Although I prefer the faster paced music, I think Da que deus mamou is my favorite song on Ave Maris Stella. In Ave maris stella Estampie is at his best. Estampie rocks harder than ever with Stella splendens.
Ave Maris Stella CD


