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Reviewing Donovan's New Album, "Gaelia"

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On December 2nd, Scottish singer Donovan released his new album, "Gaelia" to streaming platforms , which featured ten fabulous musicians over the course of thirteen tracks. It blends the styles of folk, rock, and traditional Scottish music in a manner that makes each track timeless. But as an album, does it stand well in Donovan's catalog? Here are my opinions on each track: Picture credit: Donovan's official site. shorturl.at/fzUX3 1. "Moon over Clare" One of my favorite things about this track is the fife that sort of weaves through the rest of the song, kind of like it's dancing around Donovan and his guitar. It also features a brief section involving strings that I wish could have been utilized in more of the song, however, " Moon over Clare"  is a lovely piece nonetheless. 8/10 "Watching the Sun Go Down" The very first thing that stood out to me was the usage of the lute, but the didgeridoo caught my attention rather quickly. Don...