The Fatty Farmers "Escape from the Dirty Pigs" Self-released
Release date: August 10, 2015
Running time: 59:35, 16 tracks
Every two years, the band from Toledo The Fatty Farmers release a new album. Their debut CD was released in 2011. In 2013 they released their sophomore album “Refarmatory” and now, in 2015, they have just released their third album, “Escape from the Dirty Pigs”.
It can’t be said that The Fatty Farmers are lazy boys, as the 16 tracks on the album run in an hour. The core of the band remains the same, since only one member is new. Former guitar Diego Fignani had to leave the band when he found a job in France and the guitar is played by Josemi now . Regarding the songs, their musical horizons have not changed: 8 Flogging Molly infused songs, 2 instrumentals, 1 bluegrass number, 1 gypsy number, 1 Caribbean number, 1 slow, 1 bagpipes punk song and 1 punk song. Some of the lyrics on their previous album dealt with social matters, but for this new album the guys have decided to focus on fun, fun and more fun. The Fatty Farmers are well-known because of their incendiary shows and fans on Italy and Portugal have had the chance to enjoy their music at some big festivals.
“Escape from The Dirty Pigs” kicks off with “Carrot Man”. The song features kick ass banjo picking that reminds me of The Logues.
The next number has been written by Josemi and it’s titled “Dirty Tricks”. The song has a bluegrass feel based on banjo and fiddle. Female backing vocals by guest Bea can be heard on this track.
“Freddy” is the gypsy number on “Escape from the Dirty Pigs”. There is mandolin, accordion and fiddle in this number about murders at a freak show.
The following track, "The Kings of Our Farm", is one of my faves. It begins with accordion and tin whistle. Then Rodri starts to sing, there is accordion all along the song, fiddle and mandolin near the end ... The tale: the farmers win the lottery and hire some hot girls to take care of the farm. Obviously this turns into a total disaster: the girls are interested in their money and they are interested in … well, you know it. Finally they get rid of the girls and come back to their former life as farmers.
“Gafitaeh” is a badass self-penned instrumental by the band showcasing accordion, fiddle and tin whistle. Flogging Molly meet Celtas Cortos on this number.
Track number 6 is another highlight on “Escape from the Dirty Pigs”. A powerful beginning and fantastic accordion and fiddle all along the song, apart from an awesome electric guitar part. An amazing number with a Flogging Molly from the “Within a Mile from Home” era twist. The story? The title is quite explicit.
The time for a rest comes after those lively songs. “A Doubt in My Heart” has been written by Lamber (bass) and it’s a quieter number featuring mandolin by Rodri and harmonica by Lamber.
The break is over and another explosive number is delivered: “A Letter to Beth”. Brilliant sound based on accordion, fiddle, tin whistle and mandolin on this song that once again merges influences by both Flogging Molly and Celtas Cortos. The outro part, featuring mandolin and fiddle only, is simply perfect.
And then the surprising track arrives: “Invictus”. The song is based on the poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley. Brilliant bagpipes punk number that rivals with Black Tartan Clan.
There is a pirate on “There’s a Treasure Everywhere”, but it’s not the usual pirate punk song. Jumping accordion and fiddle are showcased on this catchy song.
I have talked about fun and incendiary shows. “Under Our Kilts” is one of those songs that proof the band’s party side. It starts with some banjo picking but then evolves into a reggae à la Paddy Goes to Holyhead. Don’t try to understand the lyrics. Only a few lines are written in English, the rest of the songs are words without meaning. A joke by The Fatty Farmers.
Another gem (and another different number): “Drunk Fighters” is a punk rock number featuring guitars, gang vocals and a programming that sounds like a sinthesizer and gives that punk from the mid 80’s twist to the song.
The Flogging Molly influence on The Fatty Farmers can’t be denied. But, as I’ve already said, some numbers have also some Celtas Cortos feel. “TV Fanegas Show” is one of those songs. Great guitar, fiddle and tin whistle works.
One of the songs that I’d pick up is “Queen of Drag Queens”. Excellent number in the Flogging Molly from the “Float” era vein. The Fatty Farmers at their best.
The last song (but not the last track) is called “When Our River Was a Beach”. Bagpipes can be heard again on this number. In terms of song structure, one of the best songs together with “A Letter to Beth”
Finally, “Escape from the Dirty Pigs” ends up with “Dancing Duels”, a fight between fiddle and whistle. The tune has been recorded at the studio, but the claps and the atmosphere will make you think that you’re at a live show.
“Escape from the Dirty Pigs” comes in a jewel case with an 8 page booklet (Lyrics to all of the songs, thank-yous, studio credits, band’s line-up and internet sites). If previous album covers featured pics of the band or band members, “Escape from the Dirty Pigs” cover is a drawing depicting two mad pigs, but a drawing of the band is featured at the back cover. The album has been recorded and mixed in Estudios 51 by Iván Ibáñez (like their previous album) and it has been produced by José Ortiz Llorente. If the band’s sound on “Refarmatory” was sometimes more focused on the electric guitar than on the traditional instruments, this time accordion, fiddle and tin whistle really shine in the final mix.
The Fatty Farmers “Escape from The Dirty Pigs” is an album that will please both Celtic punk diehard fans and casual listeners. After listening to this album, I keep on wondering why big festivals in Germany and France have not called them yet. The Fatty Farmers never disappoint.
Tracklist:
01 - Carrot Man 3:48
02 - Drirty Tricks 3:31
03 - Freddy 3:26
04 - The Kings of Our Farm 4:15
05 - Gafitaeh 2:51
06 - Grandma's Drug Lab 4:14
07 - A Doubt in My Heart 4:47
08 - A Letter to Beth 4:24
09 - Invictus 3:25
10 - There's a Treasure Everywhere 3:43
11 - Under Our Kilts 4:34
12 - Drunk Fighters 4:21
13 - Fanegas T.V. Show 3:27
14 - Queen of Drag Queens 3:37
15 - When Our River Was a Beach 3:53
16 - Dancing Duels 1:10
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E-mail to thefattyfarmers@gmail.com to buy the CD
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: August 10, 2015
Running time: 59:35, 16 tracks
Every two years, the band from Toledo The Fatty Farmers release a new album. Their debut CD was released in 2011. In 2013 they released their sophomore album “Refarmatory” and now, in 2015, they have just released their third album, “Escape from the Dirty Pigs”.
It can’t be said that The Fatty Farmers are lazy boys, as the 16 tracks on the album run in an hour. The core of the band remains the same, since only one member is new. Former guitar Diego Fignani had to leave the band when he found a job in France and the guitar is played by Josemi now . Regarding the songs, their musical horizons have not changed: 8 Flogging Molly infused songs, 2 instrumentals, 1 bluegrass number, 1 gypsy number, 1 Caribbean number, 1 slow, 1 bagpipes punk song and 1 punk song. Some of the lyrics on their previous album dealt with social matters, but for this new album the guys have decided to focus on fun, fun and more fun. The Fatty Farmers are well-known because of their incendiary shows and fans on Italy and Portugal have had the chance to enjoy their music at some big festivals.
“Escape from The Dirty Pigs” kicks off with “Carrot Man”. The song features kick ass banjo picking that reminds me of The Logues.
The next number has been written by Josemi and it’s titled “Dirty Tricks”. The song has a bluegrass feel based on banjo and fiddle. Female backing vocals by guest Bea can be heard on this track.
“Freddy” is the gypsy number on “Escape from the Dirty Pigs”. There is mandolin, accordion and fiddle in this number about murders at a freak show.
The following track, "The Kings of Our Farm", is one of my faves. It begins with accordion and tin whistle. Then Rodri starts to sing, there is accordion all along the song, fiddle and mandolin near the end ... The tale: the farmers win the lottery and hire some hot girls to take care of the farm. Obviously this turns into a total disaster: the girls are interested in their money and they are interested in … well, you know it. Finally they get rid of the girls and come back to their former life as farmers.
“Gafitaeh” is a badass self-penned instrumental by the band showcasing accordion, fiddle and tin whistle. Flogging Molly meet Celtas Cortos on this number.
Track number 6 is another highlight on “Escape from the Dirty Pigs”. A powerful beginning and fantastic accordion and fiddle all along the song, apart from an awesome electric guitar part. An amazing number with a Flogging Molly from the “Within a Mile from Home” era twist. The story? The title is quite explicit.
The time for a rest comes after those lively songs. “A Doubt in My Heart” has been written by Lamber (bass) and it’s a quieter number featuring mandolin by Rodri and harmonica by Lamber.
The break is over and another explosive number is delivered: “A Letter to Beth”. Brilliant sound based on accordion, fiddle, tin whistle and mandolin on this song that once again merges influences by both Flogging Molly and Celtas Cortos. The outro part, featuring mandolin and fiddle only, is simply perfect.
And then the surprising track arrives: “Invictus”. The song is based on the poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley. Brilliant bagpipes punk number that rivals with Black Tartan Clan.
There is a pirate on “There’s a Treasure Everywhere”, but it’s not the usual pirate punk song. Jumping accordion and fiddle are showcased on this catchy song.
I have talked about fun and incendiary shows. “Under Our Kilts” is one of those songs that proof the band’s party side. It starts with some banjo picking but then evolves into a reggae à la Paddy Goes to Holyhead. Don’t try to understand the lyrics. Only a few lines are written in English, the rest of the songs are words without meaning. A joke by The Fatty Farmers.
Another gem (and another different number): “Drunk Fighters” is a punk rock number featuring guitars, gang vocals and a programming that sounds like a sinthesizer and gives that punk from the mid 80’s twist to the song.
The Flogging Molly influence on The Fatty Farmers can’t be denied. But, as I’ve already said, some numbers have also some Celtas Cortos feel. “TV Fanegas Show” is one of those songs. Great guitar, fiddle and tin whistle works.
One of the songs that I’d pick up is “Queen of Drag Queens”. Excellent number in the Flogging Molly from the “Float” era vein. The Fatty Farmers at their best.
The last song (but not the last track) is called “When Our River Was a Beach”. Bagpipes can be heard again on this number. In terms of song structure, one of the best songs together with “A Letter to Beth”
Finally, “Escape from the Dirty Pigs” ends up with “Dancing Duels”, a fight between fiddle and whistle. The tune has been recorded at the studio, but the claps and the atmosphere will make you think that you’re at a live show.
“Escape from the Dirty Pigs” comes in a jewel case with an 8 page booklet (Lyrics to all of the songs, thank-yous, studio credits, band’s line-up and internet sites). If previous album covers featured pics of the band or band members, “Escape from the Dirty Pigs” cover is a drawing depicting two mad pigs, but a drawing of the band is featured at the back cover. The album has been recorded and mixed in Estudios 51 by Iván Ibáñez (like their previous album) and it has been produced by José Ortiz Llorente. If the band’s sound on “Refarmatory” was sometimes more focused on the electric guitar than on the traditional instruments, this time accordion, fiddle and tin whistle really shine in the final mix.
The Fatty Farmers “Escape from The Dirty Pigs” is an album that will please both Celtic punk diehard fans and casual listeners. After listening to this album, I keep on wondering why big festivals in Germany and France have not called them yet. The Fatty Farmers never disappoint.
Tracklist:
01 - Carrot Man 3:48
02 - Drirty Tricks 3:31
03 - Freddy 3:26
04 - The Kings of Our Farm 4:15
05 - Gafitaeh 2:51
06 - Grandma's Drug Lab 4:14
07 - A Doubt in My Heart 4:47
08 - A Letter to Beth 4:24
09 - Invictus 3:25
10 - There's a Treasure Everywhere 3:43
11 - Under Our Kilts 4:34
12 - Drunk Fighters 4:21
13 - Fanegas T.V. Show 3:27
14 - Queen of Drag Queens 3:37
15 - When Our River Was a Beach 3:53
16 - Dancing Duels 1:10
Website
Soundcloud
E-mail to thefattyfarmers@gmail.com to buy the CD
Review by Kinksmarkham
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