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In Search of Angels

Runrig

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After a three-year layoff that triggered speculation about the existence and future of this popular Scottish band, they answered in resounding fashion with In Search of Angels. This album introduces new lead singer Bruce Guthro from Canada. He fills in more than adequately for the longtime singer Donnie Munro who departed after Mara to pursue other interests. Since Guthro sounds quite a bit like Munro and the songwriting tandem of percussionist Calum MacDonald and bassist Rory MacDonald remains in tact, Munro's absence appears less an issue than initially thought. Runrig returns to the more anthemic folk-pop sound of their '80s albums like Heartland (1985), Cutter and the Clan (1987), and Searchlight (1988). The lengthy, ambient approach that defined Amazing Things (1993) and Mara (1995) is noticeably absent on this recording.

Biography

Formed: April, 1973

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s

Scotland's Runrig was formed in 1973 as a trio by Rory MacDonald, Calum MacDonald, and Blair Douglas, adding Donnie Munro the next year. The band plays a version of traditional Scottish folk music with a more anthemic rock sound; they are known for pride in their heritage and their spirited energy. The band has been on a steady rise in the U.K. since signing with Chrysalis for their biggest-selling American album, The...
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