-planxty - Planxty 1973.zip- Jun 2026

The user "Planxty1973" on Soulseek—a legendary, semi-mythical figure in trading circles—was rumored to have seeded the original ZIP. His log file read: "This is the original Polydor pressing. No remaster. No noise reduction. Just the vinyl, a Shure M97xe cartridge, and a prayer."

As we look back on Planxty's contribution to music, it's clear that their influence will be felt for generations to come. For those interested in exploring their discography, the offers a convenient entry point, but it's also a reminder of the importance of supporting artists and preserving the integrity of their work in the digital age. -Planxty - Planxty 1973.zip-

This article is dedicated to the memory of Liam O’Flynn (1945–2024) and to the anonymous user "Planxty1973" on Soulseek, wherever you are. No noise reduction

To listen to Planxty today is to hear the DNA of nearly every subsequent Irish folk act. The Pogues took their rhythmic aggression. Clannad took the ethereal piping. The Bothy Band (formed by Lunny and O’Flynn after Planxty’s first split) took the virtuosity. Even U2’s “October” and “The Unforgettable Fire” owe a debt to this album’s sense of landscape as a character. This article is dedicated to the memory of