Finnegan's Hell "Drunk Sick and Tired" Heptown Records HTR071
Release date: 26 september 2014
Running time: 23:00, 10 tracks
“Drunk, Sick and Blue”, the follow-up to Finnegan’s Hell self-titled EP was one of the most awaited albums of the year. The Swedish gang was able to deliver a kick-ass EP at the end of 2011 and their rendition of “Molly Maguires” is still considered as one of the highest Celtic punk moments at YouTube. As the guys have advanced a couple of numbers in the last 10 months (videos for “Drunken Christmas” and “Drunk, Sick and Blue”), I guess that nobody is wondering if Finnegan’s Hell were only a one-hit wonder. After watching both videos, the answer is clear: NO, they are not a one-hit wonder, but a solid Celtic punk outfit and Finnegan’s Hell new material is brilliant.
“Drunk, Sick and Blue” consists of 10 whiskey soaked songs on which booze is always present: a couple of numbers from the previous EP (“Jar of Porter” and “Molly Maguires”), a version of “Galway Races” and 7 self-penned songs. The band’s sound and punk attitude are awesome, but one feels that the album is a little bit short. Only 23 minutes! Come on guys, 12 songs is the right dose! Anyway, the mix of electric instruments, accordion, banjo and/or tin whistle will make you jump and sing along in such a way that once the disc is over the walls will have to be painted again !!!
Release date: 26 september 2014
Running time: 23:00, 10 tracks
“Drunk, Sick and Blue”, the follow-up to Finnegan’s Hell self-titled EP was one of the most awaited albums of the year. The Swedish gang was able to deliver a kick-ass EP at the end of 2011 and their rendition of “Molly Maguires” is still considered as one of the highest Celtic punk moments at YouTube. As the guys have advanced a couple of numbers in the last 10 months (videos for “Drunken Christmas” and “Drunk, Sick and Blue”), I guess that nobody is wondering if Finnegan’s Hell were only a one-hit wonder. After watching both videos, the answer is clear: NO, they are not a one-hit wonder, but a solid Celtic punk outfit and Finnegan’s Hell new material is brilliant.
“Drunk, Sick and Blue” consists of 10 whiskey soaked songs on which booze is always present: a couple of numbers from the previous EP (“Jar of Porter” and “Molly Maguires”), a version of “Galway Races” and 7 self-penned songs. The band’s sound and punk attitude are awesome, but one feels that the album is a little bit short. Only 23 minutes! Come on guys, 12 songs is the right dose! Anyway, the mix of electric instruments, accordion, banjo and/or tin whistle will make you jump and sing along in such a way that once the disc is over the walls will have to be painted again !!!
The songs that I’d pick up: the opening track “Drunk, Sick and Blue”, a song that will become a classic soon; “Reversed Evolution”, and amazing fast-paced Celtic punk anthem; “Drunken Christmas”, apparently the result of too much porter, some spins to Ashley Hutchings “Morris on” LP and to The Clash song “Career Oportunities” (the “Sandinista!” version); the old number “Jar of Porter”; “Lullaby”, a sort of an outtake from The Pogues “Waiting for Herb” sessions; “No Saint”, where the Devil’s life is more attractive than the God’s one; and, obviously, “Molly Maguires”.
The album is packed on a 3 panel digipack where all the lyrics to the original stuff and the credits can be found, together with some pics.
The new wave of Scandinavian Celtic punk bands that I mentioned on my Finnegan’s Hell EP review has finally arrived. Rovers Ahead and Finnegan’s Hell are here and they have come to stay. The drakkars keep on sailing, and more bands are ready to conquer the Celtic punk realm (Captain’s Jack Army, Punk Mahone …). In the meanwhile, let’s enjoy Finnegan’s Hell “Drunk, Sick and Blue”
Tracklist:
01 - Drunk, Sick and Blue 1:42
02 - Jar of Porter 2:22
03 - Lullaby 2:29
04 - Galway Races 1:54
05 - Whiskey Darling 2:39
06 - The Molly Maguires 2:22
07 - Promises and Lies 2:53
08 - Reversed Revolution 1:56
09 - No Saint 2:19
10 - Drunken Christmas 2:19
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Review by kinksmarkham
P.S.
The three people that have won a Finnegan's Hell CD will get an e-mail request for their addresses soon: O.R. (France), B.G. (Germany) and C.G. (Spain)
The answer was "Lullaby", "Galway Races", "Whiskey Darling", "Promises and Lies", "Reversed Evolution" and "No Saint".
The three people that have won a Finnegan's Hell CD will get an e-mail request for their addresses soon: O.R. (France), B.G. (Germany) and C.G. (Spain)
The answer was "Lullaby", "Galway Races", "Whiskey Darling", "Promises and Lies", "Reversed Evolution" and "No Saint".
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