Mary Black: Stories For The Steeples (LP, Pure Pleasure)

Mary Black has been at the forefront of Irish music for over 25 years. Stories From the Steeples marks the 2012 reunion of Mary Black, recognized as Ireland’s premiere female vocalist, with Blix Street, whose Gifthorse label established Black in America in 1990. Stories From the Steeples, named for the Dublin studio where it was recorded, comes straight from the heart. Eleven songs of life, love, loss, struggle and hope are the perfect rocky terrain for Black. With writers rooted in Ireland, Australia, the UK and America, the diverse and adventurous material offers more than a few delicious surprises.