Since completing 1995’s ‘Bi-Se Mo Shuil - Part 1′, Iona fulfilled their contract with Capitol Records and where under no obligation to release another album. There is no doubt that Iona has talent. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Iona on ‘Bi-Se Mo Shuil - Part 1′. This is my first Iona Album and i must say i am blown away.
I listened to the opening track Irish Day and liked it a lot. Wisdom is the song that really did it for me. This song is very powerful, its catchy melody will have you singing along in no time. Inside My Heart which is my favorite is a truly Iona sounding song. Encircling is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Iona ever produced. Journey Into The Morn actually sounds so joyous, that you can practically see a smile on Iona’s face. Lindisfarne is an upbeat song with a constant snare hit. No Heart Beats hits the heart. The Search is just a great song and one well worth taking the time to give it a good listen. Divine Presence - A strong beat. Other tracks are good but your best bet is to stick with Heaven’s Bright Sun. This track is almost perfect, instrumentals and vocals combine awesomely. When I Survey is a fine track on any terms.
Journey Into The Morn CD


