The Pubcrawlers "Rogues, Outlaws & Drunks" Self-released
Release date: October 12, 2012
Running time: 47:10, 14 tracks
2012 has been a great year for The Pubcrawlers. Not only did they release a split with their fellows The Outsiders, but their third full album was available at the end of the year. Following with their evolution, the band’s sound is based on a rocking mix of pipes/tin whistle, fiddle and mandolin/banjo together with electric guitar, rhythm section, punk lead vocals and gang vocals. Different traditional numbers can be found on the tracklist (“Auld Lang Syne”, “Dicey Reilly” and some instrumental tunes) apart from the usual pirate punk song (“Davey Jones’ Locker”, “Dead Men Tell No Tales”). This time The Pubcrawlers have decided to improve their music with the help of some friends. Thus, Chris Freid from The Skels, Ron Peddle from The Dockside Saints and Lenny Lashley from Darkbuster are featured on tracks 2 (“Where oh Where”), no. 5 (“Dead Men Tell No Tales” and no. 13 (“Drunk Again”).
The final result is a solid album and therefore it’s not easy to choose only a bunch of songs. Obviously “Hooligan”, with their gang vocals, will become a crowd favourite. “Dead Men Tell No Tales” is an interesting track too. If you love “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate”, you’ll enjoy this too. “The Last Outlaw” has a metal twist, “Seamus the Bastard” would be the right bet to top the Celtic punk charts, “Dicey Riley” is a kick-ass cover featuring bagpipes and the traditional set featuring among others “The Beggarman” and “The Masons Apron” shows The Pubcrawlers at their peak.
But, at the end of the album there are a couple of gems that should not be overlooked. They are not so raucous as usual; however, I have found them very enjoyable: the mid-tempo song “Lose to Win” (brilliant fiddle, tin whistle and guitar work) and “Drunk Again”, an excellent number to close the album. Well, this is not really the case, since it’s not the last album on the track. There is a surprise, a bonus track: Kenny Roger’s “The Gambler” gets The Pubcrawlers treatment.
Release date: October 12, 2012
Running time: 47:10, 14 tracks
2012 has been a great year for The Pubcrawlers. Not only did they release a split with their fellows The Outsiders, but their third full album was available at the end of the year. Following with their evolution, the band’s sound is based on a rocking mix of pipes/tin whistle, fiddle and mandolin/banjo together with electric guitar, rhythm section, punk lead vocals and gang vocals. Different traditional numbers can be found on the tracklist (“Auld Lang Syne”, “Dicey Reilly” and some instrumental tunes) apart from the usual pirate punk song (“Davey Jones’ Locker”, “Dead Men Tell No Tales”). This time The Pubcrawlers have decided to improve their music with the help of some friends. Thus, Chris Freid from The Skels, Ron Peddle from The Dockside Saints and Lenny Lashley from Darkbuster are featured on tracks 2 (“Where oh Where”), no. 5 (“Dead Men Tell No Tales” and no. 13 (“Drunk Again”).
The final result is a solid album and therefore it’s not easy to choose only a bunch of songs. Obviously “Hooligan”, with their gang vocals, will become a crowd favourite. “Dead Men Tell No Tales” is an interesting track too. If you love “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate”, you’ll enjoy this too. “The Last Outlaw” has a metal twist, “Seamus the Bastard” would be the right bet to top the Celtic punk charts, “Dicey Riley” is a kick-ass cover featuring bagpipes and the traditional set featuring among others “The Beggarman” and “The Masons Apron” shows The Pubcrawlers at their peak.
But, at the end of the album there are a couple of gems that should not be overlooked. They are not so raucous as usual; however, I have found them very enjoyable: the mid-tempo song “Lose to Win” (brilliant fiddle, tin whistle and guitar work) and “Drunk Again”, an excellent number to close the album. Well, this is not really the case, since it’s not the last album on the track. There is a surprise, a bonus track: Kenny Roger’s “The Gambler” gets The Pubcrawlers treatment.
To finish up, just a question: will The Pubcrawlers ever tour Europe? We are looking forward to sharing some beers with you here!
Tracklist:
1. Two-Bit Town 2:03
2. Where Oh Where (feat. Chris Skel) 2:00
3. Hooligan 3:33
4. Davey Jones' Locker 3:36
5. Dead Men Tell No Tales (Feat. Ron Peddle) 2:16
6. The Last Outlaw / The Road to Lisdoonvarna 5:54
7. Auld Lang Syne 2:25
8. Hobo Jungle 2:31
9. Seamus the Bastard 2:02
10. Dicey Reilly 2:44
11. Traditional Set 6:50
12. Lose to Win 2:20
13. Drunk Again (feat. Lenny Lashley) 4:29
14. Bonus Track: The Gambler (Kenny Rogers cover) 4:01
1. Two-Bit Town 2:03
2. Where Oh Where (feat. Chris Skel) 2:00
3. Hooligan 3:33
4. Davey Jones' Locker 3:36
5. Dead Men Tell No Tales (Feat. Ron Peddle) 2:16
6. The Last Outlaw / The Road to Lisdoonvarna 5:54
7. Auld Lang Syne 2:25
8. Hobo Jungle 2:31
9. Seamus the Bastard 2:02
10. Dicey Reilly 2:44
11. Traditional Set 6:50
12. Lose to Win 2:20
13. Drunk Again (feat. Lenny Lashley) 4:29
14. Bonus Track: The Gambler (Kenny Rogers cover) 4:01
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Review by Kinksmarkham
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