Believe

Released in 2012, Believe serves as a pivotal entry in the Celtic Woman discography, marking the debut of Lisa Lambe and the final appearance of founding member Lisa Kelly. The album was strategically tied to a high-profile PBS special filmed at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, which helped solidify the group's massive North American following. Sonically, Believe continues the group's tradition of 'Celtic Crossover,' blending traditional Irish tunes like 'Teir Abhaile Riu' and 'The Parting Glass' with contemporary covers such as Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' and Rod Stewart's 'Sailing.' The production, helmed by David Downes, is characterized by its hi-fi clarity and expansive orchestral arrangements. Critics generally noted the album's consistency with the group's established brand, praising the vocal technicality and the seamless integration of Máiréad Nesbitt's energetic fiddle work into the pop-classical framework.