Volume 2: Release Explained

Volume 2: Release
Type:	studio
Artist:	Afro Celt Sound System
Cover:	AfroCeltVolume2Release.jpg
Studio:	Sonic Innovation, London
Genre:	Worldbeat Celtic fusion ethnic electronica
Length:	64:15
Label:	Real World
Producer:	Simon Emmerson Martin Russell
Prev Year:	1996
Next Year:	2001

Volume 2: Release is Afro Celt Sound System's second album, released on 25 January 1999 by Real World Records.

Release

A shorter edit of the title song "Release" was released in 1999 on the soundtrack for the American horror film Stigmata.^[1] In 2000, Real World issued a single of the title track containing a remix of Rollo Armstrong and two remixes of Masters at Work.

Critical reception

The album was nominated for Best Global Music Album at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000.^[2]

Personnel

Afro Celt Sound System

• Simon Emmerson – guitar, programming, keyboard, production
• James McNally – keyboard, whistle, low whistle, bodhran, accordion, additional production
• Iarla Ó Lionáird – vocals, Irish lyrics and translations
• Martin Russell – keyboard, programming, engineering, production, recording, mix engineering (2, 4, 5, 8, 9)
• N'Faly Kouyate – vocals, kora, balafon, French and African lyrics
• Myrdhin – celtic harp
• Moussa Sissokho – talking drum, djembe

Additional musicians

• Ron Aslan – programming beats, additional production (2, 6)
• Ronan Browne – uilleann pipes (2, 3, 4, 9)
• Michael McGoldrick – uilleann pipes (1, 2, 5, 10, 11), flute (5)
• Sinéad O'Connor – vocals (1)
• Ashley Maher – vocals (8)
• Johnny Kalsi – dhol drums, tablas
• Nigel Eaton – hurdy gurdy (1, 11)
• Youth – bass (8)

Technical personnel

• Tristan Manco – graphic design
• Jamie Reid – paintings
• Ted Emmerson – video grab photos
• Joe Dobson – video grab photos
• David Bottrill – mix engineering (1, 3, 5–8, 10, 11)
• Marco Migliari – assistant engineering
• Claire Lewis – assistant engineering
• Ian Cooper – mastering

Chart positions

Album

Chart (1999)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[3]	93
US World Albums (Billboard)^[4]	6

Single

Sales figures

According to Nielsen SoundScan Volume 2: Release has sold 105,000 units in the United States.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Mehta . Richie . 4 October 1999 . Billy Corgan enters film scene . . Mississauga . Medium II Publications . 26 . 6 . 12 . 978233370.
2. 15 January 2000 . Final Nominations For The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards . . New York . BPI Communications . 112 . 3 . 72 . 0006-2510 . 4086332.
3. Book: Ryan, Gavin. Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia. PDF. 9.
4. 23 October 1999 . Top World Music Albums . . New York . BPI Communications . 111 . 43 . 45 . 0006-2510 . 4086332.
5. Cohen . Jonathan . 23 June 2001 . Afro-Celt Sound System teams With Plant, Gabriel On Third Real World Set . . New York . BPI Communications . 113 . 25 . 12 . 0006-2510 . 4086332.