MAIL ON SUNDAY | ALBUM REVIEW

Brothers Declan and Brendan Murphy reflect on their childhoods … Given that they were raised in Newry, the spectre of the northern conflict is omnipresent.


THE 4 OF US often operate as a two piece acoustic outfit these days. The songs here seem designed for that type of operation.
BROTHERS Declan and Brendan Murphy reflect on their childhoods on many of the songs. Given that they were raised in Newry, the spectre of the northern conflict is omnipresent. Going South speaks of the annual migration to the Republic by Catholics from the six counties during the marching season. Others, such as Hometown On The Border, are equally deft and honed with a light touch.
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