The Henry Girls

'The Henry Girls are back with another masterful collection of songs...Far Beyond The Stars features 13 tracks of beautifully written songs, rich in its musicality, melodies, harmonies and performances. Another must have in your collection.'- 67 Music (USA)

'...irresistible energy, superb close harmony vocals and highly capable instrumental chops...The Andrews Sisters vibe is revisited at the close of the disc with the infectious I'm Your Baby (complete with a gorgeous twin-fiddle break midway and some perfect instrumental filling)...Far Beyond The Stars is a heavenly two-and-a-half-minute a cappella flight of fantasy that would qualify as a disc highlight...The penultimate track turns out to be a version of Satisfied Mind - a song often covered on the country and roots scene, and the girls' take is one of the best...The girls' tremendously assured musicianship on a healthy variety of instruments (banjo, fiddle, accordion, harp, ukulele, piano) is neatly complemented by reliable guest musicians Ted Ponsonby (guitar, dobro), Liam Bradley (drums), Dave Redmond or Nicky Scott (bass) and Denise Boyle (mandolin, viola, fiddle). And Calum Malcolm's skilful production enables clear definition and pinpointing of individual comparatively delicate colours (like Joleen's harp) within the texture. All of which elements combine to make Far Beyond The Stars certainly one of the girls' finest collections to date.'

- David Kidman, FATEA (UK)ALBUM OF THE WEEK - RTÉ Radio 1 (April 2017)'Over the past few years, The Henry Girls have released a brace of stunning albums while becoming one of the finest live acts in the country, and a welcome fixture on the global folk circuit - now Far Beyond The Stars might be their finest hour to date...driven (as ever) by their stunning vocal harmonies, which shine brighter than ever; standout track Ocean of War is dedicated to the millions of refugees caught up in the conflict in Syria and its neighbouring countries.'- RTÉ Radio 1 (IRL)
ALBUM OF THE WEEK - The Irish Times (April 2017)'A fine trad-folk harmony album.'- Nialler9, The Irish Times (IRL)'The confidence and control of musicianship comes at you straight away, through a blending of instrumentation, harmonies and striking lyrics...wonderful vocals adorn the opening track Oh Why and continue along the 13 track production. The Henry Girls are out on an emotional ledge with this new album, which can be felt upon listening, to the heart in the voices and the careful arrangements and the words.'- Derek Copley, Irish Music Magazine (IRL)

'Certainly, their penchant for fetching melodies and heartfelt three-part harmonies, combined with an endearing stage presence, offers an irresistible package...the terrific opener, ‘Oh Why’, blends driving bluegrass rhythms and a winning pop melody, while the gorgeous acapella beginning to ‘Down By The River’ sounds like something from the Oh Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. Even better is their take on folk standard – and feminist anthem – Rebel Girl (Joe Hill), which is truly sublime...the purity of the voices and the impeccable musicianship are hard to argue with.'- Colm O'Hare, Hot Press (IRL)

'This excellent 13 track album is another tour de force from The Henry Girls.'- Laurel Canyon Music (UK)'...there is nothing trite or archaic about the sassy doo-wop of Don't Call Me Honey or the astonishing a cappella title track, while Ocean Of War is a protest song without the preachiness. By gently easing in listeners, the Henry Girls deliver their message with crystalline clarity.'- Lauren Murphy, The Sunday Times (IRL)'More gorgeous harmony singing from the Donegal Sisters who went global with Louder Than Words in 2014.'

- Eamon Carr, The Evening Herald (IRL)'And, what would be the point of having immaculate three-part harmonies without a full showcase? Thus, the title track, Far Beyond The Stars, a beautifully sung love song to one who has passed (“Far beyond the clouds. Above the storm and turmoil. I know that we will meet again”), the coup de grace on a truly stellar album.'- Mike Davies, Folk Radio UK(Translated from German)

'The Irish Henry Girls do not move in a transfigured past, but stand firmly with their legs in the here and now: the haunting song "Ocean Of War" is sensitive to the suffering of the refugees, Ocean fleeing from war and persecution. The Irish speak in terms of mass emigration anyway, out of sorrowful experience! On the subject of women's rights, the trio from County Donegal is also happy to say: "In the graceful" Rebel Girl "the three too gentle Nashville Countrysounds keep the tradition of the workers class rebels fighting" for us all ". The fiddle purrs gracefully, and who likes, may like to dare to these highly animated sounds a little dancing! The homely song "Slow Down" goes to the heart and calls quietly to the pause, before one's own life alien. A traditional Irish folk band is certainly not the Henry Girls, and this is good. With banjo, harp, ukule, fiddle, accordion and piano, the three musicians run to the top in the usual way and blend Country and Bluegrass among their Celtic folk.'- JPC (GERMANY) ****(Translated from German)

'This professional routine and joint player experience is already reflected in the first tone of the set: Pleasantly light, unpretentious and also without, often a problem with modern folk music, corresponding prior knowledge absolutely delightful, edible songs are the hobbies of the three iris, And that's good. Ultra-harmonic vocals and subtle folklore, including fiddle, banjo, ukulele or accordion to reveal just a few of the elements of "Far Beyond The Stars" by the Henry Girls, make the salt in the soup, which is home to Irish music, But also American-American music culture from Roots, Honky Tonk, Rhythm and Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun or classic country sounds. For a real folk event, the album is at the same time much too modest, pensive and self-centered, which truly and happily does not rule out: the character of "Far Beyond The Stars" is the core of sheer beauty of music (no matter what origin ) And makes a lot, much desire for More of the Henry Girls, which rightly so the song lyrics in the form of the included booklet (CD) to settle their elegant and almost shy designed album. Conclusion: The Henry Girls with "Far Beyond The Stars" - the earth-bound, close to life, comprehensible, beautiful harmony of folk in pure / mform - dreamlike.

'-Dominique Dombert-Pelletier, Soul Train (GERMANY) ****(Translated from German)'It must be very quiet, relaxed and dreamlike, there - directly behind the stars. And the music at this hour of the hour is THE HENRY GIRLS . In this way, there are no surprises from the house of the three McLaughlin sisters Karen, Lorna and Joleen, who have passed seamlessly with " Far Beyond The Stars " to their two moving predecessors "December Moon" (2013) and "Louder Than Words" (2014 ). Banjo, harp, ukulele, fiddle and piano produce the musical stars sparkling, between fine folk and Americana, Scottish Irish rhythms and dreamy melodies as well as true stars-sisters singing. In addition, there is a completely perfect, crystal-clear and at the same time very warm sound for which Calum Malcolm is responsible, who already worked with CLANNAD. And right there, besides THE DIXIE CHICKS, THE HENRY GIRLS , with so much feeling and obvious love for nature. Their music is like a beautiful flower that slowly blossoms and stays fresh for a long time, because it is watered and fertilized by this harmony singing. Far Beyond The Stars " has already been voted "Album of the Week" by "The Irish Times" and the radio station RTE Radio 1, with so much excitement, voices "violence" and atmosphere. Emotional ballads, like "Falling In Love Again" or "A Friend Like You" are as beautiful as the best, emotionally loaded songs of the EAGLES, which camp at the "Hotel California". But not only the heart pain drives THE HENRY GIRLS , even the critical themes of the time are found in their music a lot of attention and clearly more powerful but also darker rhythms when "The Rebel Girl" goes to the "Ocean Of War". The musical folk-Americana fire on " Far Beyond The Stars " burns lichterloh, while the flames sometimes also to the Bluesgrass, Pop, Country and of course always Irish/ Scottish folk beat. And the fact that the three sisters who came from the village of Malin on the peninsula of Inishowen have already tried their singing together in a delicate childhood and have mastered this already from family tradition in perfect harmony is inevitable, so that for the listener of this album inevitably the title of the 10. Songs: "Falling In Love Again". CONCLUSION: stay up on their sixth album " Far Beyond the Stars " faithful to the three sisters of the peninsula Inishowen. THE HENRY GIRLS enchant you with wonderful vocal harmonies and a colorful mixture of Americana, Folk, Pop and Traditionals. A guaranteed contender for all the Folk-CD-Prizes available this year.'

- Thoralf Koß, Musik Reviews (GERMANY) ****(Translated from German)'Irish folk need not necessarily be Irish. The three McLaughlin sisters Karen, Lorna and Joleen aka THE HENRY GIRLS also flirt on their sixth studio album with the music world beyond the big pond - sugary but not sticky. "Just imagine, ALTAN meet the DIXIE CHICKS ", the colleagues of the" Irish Echo "describe it. The image, however, I would not quite agree. Of course, here the Irish ballad tradition applies to Americana and Bluegrass sounds, but the latter are clearly in the foreground. This is not something Ireland-atypical in itself, because those who have spent some time in the pubs on the island know that country music is popular there mainly live. And finally, both genres have always been mutually intertwined, first in one direction and then in the other direction. The comparison with the DIXIE CHICKS is, of course, more than a result of the multi-voice singing of the ladies. From the Irish side, however, I see the band less near traditionalists like ALTAN, but the modern singer / songwriter scene, or bands like CLANNAD or CAPERCAILLIE (the latter being, of course, Scots). It is not surprising then that the band counts the former to their models and the producer responsible for the new album, Calum Malcolm, has already worked with both acts. With the mentioned style influences it does not stop however still. Songs like "Do not Call Me Honey" and the grand finale "I'm Your Baby" are a lot of swing and boogie basslines that make the dancebuck twitch, and you would almost want more. A shot of pop is, of course, there, which in combination with the beautifully sung harmonies and above all the right-cut production makes the whole sound a little too sweet for some ears. The music of the HENRY GIRLS drifts in really kitschy or even shallowBut not at any moment, the music is simply too good. However, this "sweetness" is not without problems, because the sisters also tackle serious themes in their songs, such as women's rights or the fate of the war refugees in the Mediterranean. While the poppy Nashville sound at Rebel Girl still works quite well, "Ocean of War" is almost a bit too nice. Perhaps it is in the case, however, a little bit on the song itself, because they can also be more melancholic, for example, "More Love, More Silence".Conclusion: Inspired by both sides of the Atlantic, the musically high-class and varied Folk-Pop with an already existing depth, which may be produced something to please. But even if a few more corners and edges might be desirable now and then, only the interplay of the three wonderful voices makes the album really audible!'- Florian Hessler, SLF Schubladenfrei (GERMANY)

'This album marks the apotheosis of the group’s creative maturity...it’s entirely enchanting and eclectic in style. Far Beyond the Stars reflects a desire on the part of the sisters to scale back, to return to the roots of Donegal, folk...this album does an immense amount of creative heavy lifting. The Henry Girls clearly have no interest in making the same album twice. You can both feel and picture the influence of Donegal in this latest album. In addition to the album artwork, the lyrics have a mysterious preoccupation with the landscape—the lakes, the mountains, the rugged beauty of a place like Donegal...the title track has a Celtic, new-age cadence, made slightly haunting by the sisters’ perfectly gorgeous harmonization.The sisters pioneer cutting-edge Eirecana (or, Irish Americana). Don’t Call me Honey is absolutely infectious. Far Beyond the Stars is brimming with creativity...a tour de force...the Henry Girls’ roots stay steadfast in Donegal.'- Colleen Taylor, The Irish Echo (USA)

'The Henry Girls are back with this entrancing album. This takes in many themes, of course romance and relationships, as well as mental illness, refugees and motherhood to name just a few. As you would expect those beautiful harmonies are present with great instrumentation to help create the atmosphere...superb to listen to...If you have never heard of these three wonderful women before then perhaps now is the time to do so, as I am sure you will not be disappointed...And with the title track you get such a haunting sound that sends tingles down your spine.'
- M.Dowden, Customer review, Amazon (2017) *****

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