The first album of new material since 1998s Grammy winning Landmarks. The five original members back together for the first time since 1989s Past Present. A World tour planned in support of album. Celebrating a forty year recording career. Over 15 Million album sales. BAFTA award winners for Robin of Sherwood TV series. Previous film & TV success with Last of the Mohicans, Harry's Game and Patriot Games. Lyrics for TransAtlantic & liner notes by Irish author Colum McCann. "Clannad have taken the local and made it universal once again...this is their inherent nature. It will always be so."- Colum McCann "Not since Seán ó Riada..has there been such a unique talent to remind us of who we are, who we were and who we can be, ancient and modern at the same time. Clannad, we owe you."- Bono, U2