The O'Reillys & The Paddyhats "Sound of Narrow Streets" Self-released
Release date: September 2012
Running time: 37:56, 11 tracks
Remark: This is not a split album. The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are ONE band, not two bands. There is a short tale on the booklet explaining how an acoustic band from Dublin and a punk band from NYC met and then The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats was born.
In fact, the current six piece band comes from a Celtic duo called The O’Reilly Brothers: Dwight O’Reilly (vocals, banjo, accordion and acoustic guitar) and Sean O’Reilly (vocals, acoustic guitar and whistles). This outfit had a similar evolution to that of The Langer’s Ball and fiddle, electric guitar, bass and drums were added to the band. Then, they decided to change the name.
“Sound of Narrow Streets” consists of 10 self-penned songs with a live atmosphere. There are no traditional covers, but all the lyrics deal with Irish themes. Probably the best track is “The Shamrock Thief”, a fantastic number on which accordion and fiddle shine. The self-titled track is also a highlight, another catchy track with accordion and fiddle. “Jolly Rogers Crew” is a pirate number featuring banjo and electric arrangements, and a “tribute” to Flogging Molly. “Draught in the Pub” and “Life of a Working Man” are other interesting tracks featuring banjo and fiddle.
Regarding the tracklist order, IMHO “Paddyhats” should be the opening track and “Killorglin Town”, the slowest number on the album, should be the last track. I feel that then the album “flow” would be improved.
It’s not easy to find a place in the German Celtic punk scene, since it's full of bands with a strong identity, like Mr. Irish Bastard, Fiddler’s Green, The Porters or Auld Corn Brigade. Anyway, The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are sharing their space with bands such as In Search of A Rose and The Ceili Family. If they are able to improve some arrangements and create a distinctive own sound, the rewards will arrive soon.
Tracklist:
01 - Intro
02 - Bloody “Marrion Row”
03 - Prison Cell
04 - No Money for the Pub
05 - The Shamrock Thief
06 - Draught in the Pub
07 - Jolly Roger’s Crew
08 - Life of a Working Man
09 - Killorglin
10 - Good Old Times
11 - Paddyhats
http://paddyhats.com
http://www.facebook.com/theoreillysandthepaddyhats
http://www.myspace.com/oreillysandthepaddyhats
https://soundcloud.com/theoreillysandthepaddyhat
http://www.myspace.com/theoreillysbros
Contact the band to purchase the CD:
reillys2ireland@googlemail.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: September 2012
Running time: 37:56, 11 tracks
Remark: This is not a split album. The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are ONE band, not two bands. There is a short tale on the booklet explaining how an acoustic band from Dublin and a punk band from NYC met and then The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats was born.
In fact, the current six piece band comes from a Celtic duo called The O’Reilly Brothers: Dwight O’Reilly (vocals, banjo, accordion and acoustic guitar) and Sean O’Reilly (vocals, acoustic guitar and whistles). This outfit had a similar evolution to that of The Langer’s Ball and fiddle, electric guitar, bass and drums were added to the band. Then, they decided to change the name.
“Sound of Narrow Streets” consists of 10 self-penned songs with a live atmosphere. There are no traditional covers, but all the lyrics deal with Irish themes. Probably the best track is “The Shamrock Thief”, a fantastic number on which accordion and fiddle shine. The self-titled track is also a highlight, another catchy track with accordion and fiddle. “Jolly Rogers Crew” is a pirate number featuring banjo and electric arrangements, and a “tribute” to Flogging Molly. “Draught in the Pub” and “Life of a Working Man” are other interesting tracks featuring banjo and fiddle.
Regarding the tracklist order, IMHO “Paddyhats” should be the opening track and “Killorglin Town”, the slowest number on the album, should be the last track. I feel that then the album “flow” would be improved.
It’s not easy to find a place in the German Celtic punk scene, since it's full of bands with a strong identity, like Mr. Irish Bastard, Fiddler’s Green, The Porters or Auld Corn Brigade. Anyway, The O’Reillys and The Paddyhats are sharing their space with bands such as In Search of A Rose and The Ceili Family. If they are able to improve some arrangements and create a distinctive own sound, the rewards will arrive soon.
Tracklist:
01 - Intro
02 - Bloody “Marrion Row”
03 - Prison Cell
04 - No Money for the Pub
05 - The Shamrock Thief
06 - Draught in the Pub
07 - Jolly Roger’s Crew
08 - Life of a Working Man
09 - Killorglin
10 - Good Old Times
11 - Paddyhats
http://paddyhats.com
http://www.facebook.com/theoreillysandthepaddyhats
http://www.myspace.com/oreillysandthepaddyhats
https://soundcloud.com/theoreillysandthepaddyhat
http://www.myspace.com/theoreillysbros
Contact the band to purchase the CD:
reillys2ireland@googlemail.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
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