Tracklist
(All songs written by Bap Kennedy)
1. Nothing Can Stand In The Way Of Love
2. Good As Gold
3. I Should Have Said
4. Help Me Roll It
5. Henry Antrim
6. Reckless Heart
7. Por Favor
8. Honky Tonk Baby
9. The Universe And Me
10. It's Not Me It's You
1. Nothing Can Stand In The Way Of Love
2. Good As Gold
3. I Should Have Said
4. Help Me Roll It
5. Henry Antrim
6. Reckless Heart
7. Por Favor
8. Honky Tonk Baby
9. The Universe And Me
10. It's Not Me It's You
Background
Bap had just finished recording Reckless Heart in April 2016 before he was suddenly taken ill. He had been due to headline a festival in Mayo, Ireland on 7th May but instead he was admitted to hospital that morning suffering from severe stomach pains. The following day he was diagnosed with cancer and all plans to play gigs or tour in support of the release of Reckless Heart had to be cancelled.
During his illness Bap wrote a personal blog which was shared very widely around the world. As he stated in the blog "All I ever wanted was for people to feel what I feel - the magic of music" and it meant a lot to him that so many friends and supporters were sharing his music so widely.
It was also very important to Bap that his final album should be released, and so a team of friends and supporters got together and worked hard to make this happen as soon as possible. The hope was that Bap could see his latest record released, but unfortunately that wasn't to be.
Following Bap's passing, it was agreed by all involved that that one of the best ways of honouring Bap's legacy was to proceed with the release of RECKLESS HEART.
Reckless Heart received its full release in 2017 (CD & vinyl) by the combined efforts of Lonely Street Discs (Bap's label) Last Chance Records (USA) & At The Helm (UK & rest of world)
During his illness Bap wrote a personal blog which was shared very widely around the world. As he stated in the blog "All I ever wanted was for people to feel what I feel - the magic of music" and it meant a lot to him that so many friends and supporters were sharing his music so widely.
It was also very important to Bap that his final album should be released, and so a team of friends and supporters got together and worked hard to make this happen as soon as possible. The hope was that Bap could see his latest record released, but unfortunately that wasn't to be.
Following Bap's passing, it was agreed by all involved that that one of the best ways of honouring Bap's legacy was to proceed with the release of RECKLESS HEART.
Reckless Heart received its full release in 2017 (CD & vinyl) by the combined efforts of Lonely Street Discs (Bap's label) Last Chance Records (USA) & At The Helm (UK & rest of world)
Reviews
Le Cri Du Coyote (France)
"La musique & Irelande ont perdu l'un de leurs meilleurs ambassadors"
(Music & Ireland have lost one of their best ambassadors)
No Depression (USA)
"Ultimately, Restless Heart is a fine record to remember Kennedy by, one that opts for a simple stance and the sheer joy of musical celebration. We should all be so lucky as to leave such a lofty legacy" - (Lee Zimmerman)
Americana UK
"A knockout album 9/10"
Irish News
"A beautiful and rewarding album from start to finish and one that should make fans and friends very proud to have part of Bap Kennedy's immense contribution to music"
Dagbladet (Norway)
"A gorgeous farewell from this great songwriter, full of intimacy and melodic joy."
("et nydelig farvel fra denne flotte låtskriveren, full av intimitet og melodisk glede.")
Americana Roots
"All of Baps albums are more than worthy of your investigation but as a final effort and when the sadness has lost a little of its edge we could be looking back at Reckless Heart as a career high."
No Depression (UK)
"A Masterpiece From The Most Romantic of Irish Wordsmiths." (Alan Harrison)
CDTipp Radio Bremen (Germany)
" Der Songkatalog von Bap Kennedy biete viele noch zu entdeckende Perlen."
Mojo - 4 Stars
"Bap Kennedy proves "The Irish invented country music"
Roots Highway (Italy)
"Non ci sono tracce di stanchezza e dolore nel portamento gentile e romantico di Bap Kennedy"
(There are no traces of fatigue and pain in the gentle and romantic bearing of Bap Kennedy)
Blabber n Smoke
"The crowning glory is the sombre The Universe And Me, another song that with hindsight grows in stature. Here Kennedy approaches Dylan’s metaphysical meanderings"
Elmore Magazine
"Like the best music, this is organic, heart-felt, and carefully done. It’s a fitting close to his 15-plus years of recording."
Fatea Magazine
"Despite, or perhaps because of, his illness, the album has a musically upbeat feel and, while some lyrics are reflective, the overarching tone is positive and about not having regrets."
Flyin Shoes
"Some people have it in them to come up with something of real quality; the gifted Bap Kennedy was certainly among the privileged few."
GiggingNI
"Kennedy brings us through the full gamut of emotions in Reckless Heart.
...the truth is the album stands on its own, way beyond the story and the loss of a local hero."
Whisperin and Hollerin
"The honest musings of a man who was both romantic and realistic."
Folk & Tumble
"A great legacy to his songwriting and story-telling ability"
Travis Hill, Last Chance Records, USA
“Reckless Heart ” is the culmination of a lifetime of refining the craft of songwriting. Bap Kennedy delivers nothing less than a timeless album that captures the songwriter at his peak.
"La musique & Irelande ont perdu l'un de leurs meilleurs ambassadors"
(Music & Ireland have lost one of their best ambassadors)
No Depression (USA)
"Ultimately, Restless Heart is a fine record to remember Kennedy by, one that opts for a simple stance and the sheer joy of musical celebration. We should all be so lucky as to leave such a lofty legacy" - (Lee Zimmerman)
Americana UK
"A knockout album 9/10"
Irish News
"A beautiful and rewarding album from start to finish and one that should make fans and friends very proud to have part of Bap Kennedy's immense contribution to music"
Dagbladet (Norway)
"A gorgeous farewell from this great songwriter, full of intimacy and melodic joy."
("et nydelig farvel fra denne flotte låtskriveren, full av intimitet og melodisk glede.")
Americana Roots
"All of Baps albums are more than worthy of your investigation but as a final effort and when the sadness has lost a little of its edge we could be looking back at Reckless Heart as a career high."
No Depression (UK)
"A Masterpiece From The Most Romantic of Irish Wordsmiths." (Alan Harrison)
CDTipp Radio Bremen (Germany)
" Der Songkatalog von Bap Kennedy biete viele noch zu entdeckende Perlen."
Mojo - 4 Stars
"Bap Kennedy proves "The Irish invented country music"
Roots Highway (Italy)
"Non ci sono tracce di stanchezza e dolore nel portamento gentile e romantico di Bap Kennedy"
(There are no traces of fatigue and pain in the gentle and romantic bearing of Bap Kennedy)
Blabber n Smoke
"The crowning glory is the sombre The Universe And Me, another song that with hindsight grows in stature. Here Kennedy approaches Dylan’s metaphysical meanderings"
Elmore Magazine
"Like the best music, this is organic, heart-felt, and carefully done. It’s a fitting close to his 15-plus years of recording."
Fatea Magazine
"Despite, or perhaps because of, his illness, the album has a musically upbeat feel and, while some lyrics are reflective, the overarching tone is positive and about not having regrets."
Flyin Shoes
"Some people have it in them to come up with something of real quality; the gifted Bap Kennedy was certainly among the privileged few."
GiggingNI
"Kennedy brings us through the full gamut of emotions in Reckless Heart.
...the truth is the album stands on its own, way beyond the story and the loss of a local hero."
Whisperin and Hollerin
"The honest musings of a man who was both romantic and realistic."
Folk & Tumble
"A great legacy to his songwriting and story-telling ability"
Travis Hill, Last Chance Records, USA
“Reckless Heart ” is the culmination of a lifetime of refining the craft of songwriting. Bap Kennedy delivers nothing less than a timeless album that captures the songwriter at his peak.
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