The magesty of the throne of Arberth is illustrated with the depth of the keyboards that open "Rhiannon" A highly contemporary song with stunning vocal work, fully illustrating the range of the artists' talents, this is another highly accessible number, that develops a dance- oriented rhythm in the choruses. Most illustrative of what Ceredwen can do, "Rhiannon" is clearly one of the high spots of this debut album and certain to stimulate a wide interest of this outstanding ensemble's recordings.

The album is again accompanied by a lovely fully illustrated booklet with complete lyrics (in Welsh) as well as accompanying English translation and short narratives that introduce the songs telling the album's story. With a running time of almost 54 minutes, there are ten tracks with only one pure instrumental.

The title track, "Tir Aur" (The Golden Land) opens the album with a lovely whistle melody and solo during the instrumental bridge. Expansive multi-layered harmonious vocals backing Reneé's terrific lead. With a richer and lusher feel, the instrumentals are even more contemporary than the debut and the Welsh language is more apparent.

A magestic string sample and tribal percussion rhythms immediately characterise "Y Bryn Gwyn" (The White Hill). Reneé's lead vocals are mixed way up during the verses and the multi-tracked backing vocals of the chorus contribute to this highly accessible moving number.

The bright Celtic whistles, traditional rhythms and extensively multi-layered vocals establish a nautical setting for the lovely, ballad-like track, "Ynys Sanctaidd" (Sacred Isle). Reminscent of some of Rodan Hardiman's writing for Lord Of The Dance, "Beltain" presents a certain Druid feel in its instrumentation. The vocal elements of the song are quite catchy with excellent lead and backing performances. A wonderful reel on whistle during the instrumental bridge shows off the group's Celtic origins and plays throughout the concluding choruses of the song.

"Y Galwad" (The Calling) is a very new agey track, primarily from the keyboard treatment, with multi-layered highly harmonious vocals carrying the songs melody. The theme is carried by a whistle performance and samples used to further establish the overhall mood.

Returning to the moving Celtic style established on their debut album in the leading track and "A Year From This Night," "Boudicca" is carried by upbeat galluping rhythms carried on the keyboard (and percussion) and underscored by whistle. Multi-layered vocals progress the style from verse to chorus and back again between several highly memorable melodies. This song is a certain favourite for all audiences.

The album's only pure instrumental is "Y Llyn Du" (The Black Lake). A progressive yet dark melody is introduced in a lovely low whistle part before being picked up by Uillean pipe samples and keyboard. Brilliance is achieved within the track by finger cymbals, Uillean pipe solos, sax samples and vocalise. Although not quite as moving as "In The Realm of the Summer Stars" from the debut album.

"Bradyrchiad" (Betrayal) opens with a lovely whistle solo with only light instrumental backing and piano to underscore the melody. The song then fully develops with Ceredwen's typical lead and multi-tracked backing vocals but this lovely and melodic song also features extensively orchestral instrumentation.

All of the group's energy is evident in the highly moving track "Ar Draws y Cae" (Across the Field), drawing together the highly polished electronic instrumentals to produce a sound similar in some ways to "Boudicca." Lush vocal harmonies, Celtic rhythms, and expansive whistle parts characterise the piece. Modern percussion moves the song along at a catchy pace.

The album concludes with the lovely ballad "Er Mwyn y Plant" (For The Children) with Reneé's tremendous lead backed by heavenly light echoing multi-layered vocals. Uillean pipes and a broad range of string samples contribute almost lullaby sweetness and a unique bass part adds further depth to the track.