Mosche di Velluto Grigio "You'll Never Walk Alone - Eileé's Diary"
Release date: 2011
Running time: 25:33, 7 tracks
“You’ll Never Walk Alone-Eilé’s Diary” is the new album by the Italian sextet Mosche di Velluto Grigio (MVG). The album was recorded in January-March 2011, mixed in Scotland and produced together by the band and the Scottish multi-instrumentalist and producer Keith Easdale.
The artwork looks like Flogging Molly’s “Swagger” and the band admits that they follow foreign bands like The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Tossers or The Dubliners. But I feel that the main influences in their sound are Italian bands (they mention the early Modena City Ramblers, Davide Van de Sfroos and Cisco). Another element that makes MVG different is the use of sax. This instrument is played on “Vinesa”, “Bonnie & Clyde” and “A Sud” (by the way, great accordion on this track which can be linked to The Porters “Lady Whiskey”)
I enjoy particularly their Celtic punk end on songs such as “Fiori di Maggio” ( a Celtic party song in the Vad Vuc vein featuring tin whistle and flute) “Il Marinaio di Limerick” (a catchy song with mandolin, tin whistle and fiddle played by Keith Easdale) and the last track, “You will Never Walk Alone” (the only track sung in English featuring accordion, tin whistle and pipes)
On the other hand their quietest mood can be heard on songs like the ballads “Eilé” (a song based on the sound of accordion and tin whistle on which the influence by Modena City Ramblers is clear) and “Bonnie & Clyde” (a Flogging Molly meets the Waterboys song featuring fiddle and jews harp too)
Mosche di Velluto Grigio have been playing their blend of combat folk and anti-folk with and Irish twist for the last eleven years. They seem to be at their peak with this 7 track mini album. So, the fans who love Modena City Ramblers and the Vad Vuc will be happy with this new CD by MVG.
Tracklist:
01 - Eilé 4:10
02 - Vinésa 3:52
03 - Fiore di Maggio 3:08
04 - Bonnie & Clyde 3:09
05 - A Sud 4:47
06 - Il marinaio di Limerick 3:36
07 - You Will Never Walk Alone 2:51
http://www.moschedivellutogrigio.it
http://www.myspace.com/moschedivellutogrigio
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=183875635
If you want to buy the CD, contact the band.
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: 2011
Running time: 25:33, 7 tracks
“You’ll Never Walk Alone-Eilé’s Diary” is the new album by the Italian sextet Mosche di Velluto Grigio (MVG). The album was recorded in January-March 2011, mixed in Scotland and produced together by the band and the Scottish multi-instrumentalist and producer Keith Easdale.
The artwork looks like Flogging Molly’s “Swagger” and the band admits that they follow foreign bands like The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Tossers or The Dubliners. But I feel that the main influences in their sound are Italian bands (they mention the early Modena City Ramblers, Davide Van de Sfroos and Cisco). Another element that makes MVG different is the use of sax. This instrument is played on “Vinesa”, “Bonnie & Clyde” and “A Sud” (by the way, great accordion on this track which can be linked to The Porters “Lady Whiskey”)
I enjoy particularly their Celtic punk end on songs such as “Fiori di Maggio” ( a Celtic party song in the Vad Vuc vein featuring tin whistle and flute) “Il Marinaio di Limerick” (a catchy song with mandolin, tin whistle and fiddle played by Keith Easdale) and the last track, “You will Never Walk Alone” (the only track sung in English featuring accordion, tin whistle and pipes)
On the other hand their quietest mood can be heard on songs like the ballads “Eilé” (a song based on the sound of accordion and tin whistle on which the influence by Modena City Ramblers is clear) and “Bonnie & Clyde” (a Flogging Molly meets the Waterboys song featuring fiddle and jews harp too)
Mosche di Velluto Grigio have been playing their blend of combat folk and anti-folk with and Irish twist for the last eleven years. They seem to be at their peak with this 7 track mini album. So, the fans who love Modena City Ramblers and the Vad Vuc will be happy with this new CD by MVG.
Tracklist:
01 - Eilé 4:10
02 - Vinésa 3:52
03 - Fiore di Maggio 3:08
04 - Bonnie & Clyde 3:09
05 - A Sud 4:47
06 - Il marinaio di Limerick 3:36
07 - You Will Never Walk Alone 2:51
http://www.moschedivellutogrigio.ithttp://www.myspace.com/moschedivellutogrigio
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=183875635
If you want to buy the CD, contact the band.
Review by Kinksmarkham
I received this album yesterday and I can't stop listen to that ! One of the best albums which I heard in 2011. Awesome vocalist, beautiful arrangements, catchy melodies, clear production... I am moved.
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