VA -May the Folk Be With You Vol. I, Uncleowen Music UNCL045
Release date: 2011
Running time: 33:32, 10 tracks
Samplers are the easiest way to show what is going on in the Celtic rock scene. “Maybe the Folk Be With You Vol. 1”, the last sampler release by the Japanese label Uncleowen presents 5 bands, four Celtic punk and Celtic rock bands (MoDERN B Beard, Ally Band, Pinch of Snuff and Royal Shamrock) and one ska band (The Autocratics).
MoDERN B Beard were recently reviewed here, so I guess that you will be familiar with them. The two tracks that are featured are tracks no 2 and track no. 11 taken from their debut album “1st Log Book”. I would have chosen other tracks but these two songs are enough to know that these guys are leading the Japanese Celtic punk scene.
The next band is called Ally Band. Band members are Ally (Great Highland pipes), NKB (guitar) and Osamu. I like their approach and I have enjoyed both tracks, but I prefer the second one, "Hellbound Train". I have the impression that Ally doesn’t feel so comfortable on the first one, “Mason’s Apron”. Anyway, a very interesting band.
The third band is Pinch of Snuff and they have already released a 5 track EP (three set of tunes and two Irish songs). The band consists of Tiger (vocals and guitar, he’s MoDERN B Beard’s accordionist), Yuka (fiddle), Mattsn (tin whistle), Marinanne (bodhrán), Shark (double bass) and Ichi (5 string banjo). A different sound, but quite enjoyable. "Pinsuna Set" is an excellent selection of tunes: Tam Lin / The Cooley’s / The Mouth of Tobique.
The Autocratics are a ska band. Not a Celtic ska band, but a 2 Tone ska band. If you like The Specials, The Selecter or Bad Manners, check The Autocratics.
The last band is Royal Shamrock. They are the best known band in the sampler, as they have released a couple of albums and an EP. Besides, their music have been featured in several samplers. The two tracks come from their second album and I feel that they are moving away from the Celtic influence. By the way, the guy that plays the electric guitar is Tiger. Yes, the same guy that is a member of MoDERN B Beard and Pinch of Snuff and who was a member of The Croagh Patrick. And the drummer is a guy known as Sexy, who was also a member of The Croagh Patrick.
UncleOwen is doing a fine job releasing and distributing European, North American and Australian Celtic punk bands in the Japanese market. But, at the same time, the label is giving a boost to their local scene. Thanks, Sota.
Tracklist:
1. MoDERN B Beard - Viking Aubade 3:17
2. MoDERN B Beard - The Leaving Of Liverpool 3:11
3. ALLY BAND - Mason's Apron 2:47
4. ALLY BAND - The Hellbound Train 3:46
5. PINCH OF SNUFF - Star Of The County Down 2:00
6. PINCH OF SNUFF - Pinsuna Set 4:22
7. THE AUTOCRATICS - Suited & Booted'79 4:02
8. THE AUTOCRATICS - (The Brown Eyes)RICH GIRL 4.25
9. Royal SHAMROCK - Komoriuta 2:53
10. Royal SHAMROCK - Amewokakeru Ryusei 2:50
http://modernbbeard.web.fc2.com
http://www.myspace.com/modernbbeard
http://www.myspace.com/allyband
http://pinchofsnuff.web.fc2.com
http://www.myspace.com/pinchofsnuff
http://www.autocratics.com
http://jp.myspace.com/theautocratics2009
http://www.gunyukakkyo.com
http://www.myspace.com/royalshamrock
Click to buy
http://surf-project.com/uncleowen-music/va-and-split/list/vamay-the-folk-be-with-you-vol1.html
Review by Kinksmarkham
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Release date: 2011
Running time: 33:32, 10 tracks
Samplers are the easiest way to show what is going on in the Celtic rock scene. “Maybe the Folk Be With You Vol. 1”, the last sampler release by the Japanese label Uncleowen presents 5 bands, four Celtic punk and Celtic rock bands (MoDERN B Beard, Ally Band, Pinch of Snuff and Royal Shamrock) and one ska band (The Autocratics).
MoDERN B Beard were recently reviewed here, so I guess that you will be familiar with them. The two tracks that are featured are tracks no 2 and track no. 11 taken from their debut album “1st Log Book”. I would have chosen other tracks but these two songs are enough to know that these guys are leading the Japanese Celtic punk scene.
The next band is called Ally Band. Band members are Ally (Great Highland pipes), NKB (guitar) and Osamu. I like their approach and I have enjoyed both tracks, but I prefer the second one, "Hellbound Train". I have the impression that Ally doesn’t feel so comfortable on the first one, “Mason’s Apron”. Anyway, a very interesting band.
The third band is Pinch of Snuff and they have already released a 5 track EP (three set of tunes and two Irish songs). The band consists of Tiger (vocals and guitar, he’s MoDERN B Beard’s accordionist), Yuka (fiddle), Mattsn (tin whistle), Marinanne (bodhrán), Shark (double bass) and Ichi (5 string banjo). A different sound, but quite enjoyable. "Pinsuna Set" is an excellent selection of tunes: Tam Lin / The Cooley’s / The Mouth of Tobique.
The Autocratics are a ska band. Not a Celtic ska band, but a 2 Tone ska band. If you like The Specials, The Selecter or Bad Manners, check The Autocratics.
The last band is Royal Shamrock. They are the best known band in the sampler, as they have released a couple of albums and an EP. Besides, their music have been featured in several samplers. The two tracks come from their second album and I feel that they are moving away from the Celtic influence. By the way, the guy that plays the electric guitar is Tiger. Yes, the same guy that is a member of MoDERN B Beard and Pinch of Snuff and who was a member of The Croagh Patrick. And the drummer is a guy known as Sexy, who was also a member of The Croagh Patrick.
UncleOwen is doing a fine job releasing and distributing European, North American and Australian Celtic punk bands in the Japanese market. But, at the same time, the label is giving a boost to their local scene. Thanks, Sota.
Tracklist:
1. MoDERN B Beard - Viking Aubade 3:17
2. MoDERN B Beard - The Leaving Of Liverpool 3:11
3. ALLY BAND - Mason's Apron 2:47
4. ALLY BAND - The Hellbound Train 3:46
5. PINCH OF SNUFF - Star Of The County Down 2:00
6. PINCH OF SNUFF - Pinsuna Set 4:22
7. THE AUTOCRATICS - Suited & Booted'79 4:02
8. THE AUTOCRATICS - (The Brown Eyes)RICH GIRL 4.25
9. Royal SHAMROCK - Komoriuta 2:53
10. Royal SHAMROCK - Amewokakeru Ryusei 2:50
http://modernbbeard.web.fc2.com
http://www.myspace.com/modernbbeard
http://www.myspace.com/allyband
http://pinchofsnuff.web.fc2.com
http://www.myspace.com/pinchofsnuff
http://www.autocratics.com
http://jp.myspace.com/theautocratics2009
http://www.gunyukakkyo.com
http://www.myspace.com/royalshamrock
Click to buy
http://surf-project.com/uncleowen-music/va-and-split/list/vamay-the-folk-be-with-you-vol1.html
Review by Kinksmarkham
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does Ally band have any albums out
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for the review. I'm ally from the
ReplyDeleteALLY BAND.
Our first album will be out next year, we are
now working on it. But not really sure exactly when. our movies are a lot on Youtube if you search for ALLY BAND BAGPIPE or whatsoever, Thanks.
cool I am also a bagpiper and I heard you rendition of Hellhound Train and I was speechless on how well you did.
ReplyDeleteTimmy
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!! I always want to know how bagpipers might feel about my band.
I'm a little relieved to know you liked it!
No problem. I have only been on the pipes for a little over a year and It is bands like yours from where I get my inspiration.
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