Molly Malone's "Obled" Lou Rocked Boys LOU 115 CD
Release date: 17 april 2013
Running time: 41:19, 11 tracks
I would like to thank again Marcin Puszka (Hello Folks!)for the shout-out
Celtic punk/rock has been shifting to Central and Eastern Europe. Bands from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Serbia or Slovenia have given a new lease of life to the genre and the likes of Paddy and The Rats, Firkin or Happy Ol’ McWeasel are well-known all around the world.
Molly Malone’s, from Giżycko (Poland), are joining that bunch of amazing bands. These guys released a 4 track EP in 2011 whose tracks were featured on our sampler from January 2012.
Their debut album, “Obłęd” (madness), was recorded between September 24 and October 14, 2012 at Studio X. It was recorded, mixed at mastered by Marcin Kielbaszewski, who has done a fantastic job. He has got the right balance between rocking and traditional instruments. And, given the band’s musicianship and passion, the final result is awesome.
Bands such as Flogging Molly and The Dreadnoughts are often mentioned as the ones who have influenced Molly Malone’s sound. In fact, the band thanks The Dreadnoughts on the liner notes. The main features of The Dreadnoughts sound are energy and Central and Eastern Europe music, but they are Canadians. It’s normal that Molly Malone’s music gets a Central and Eastern Europe twist, since they hail from Central Europe.
The best tracks? “Gniazdo Zmij”, which shows the strengths of the band (accordion and fiddle together with electric guitar and great rhythm section) on a Killigans style song; “Nie Czekajmy”, another track that can rival with The Killigans and The Dreadnoughts; “Déjà vu”, a different sound, Celtic metal à la Mago de Öz featuring whistle player Marcin Ruminski from the band Shannon; “List”, a song in the vein of Happy Ol’ McWeasel; “Obłęd”, featuring gang vocals and a party at the pub at the end of the song; and “Szminki Slad” another Central and Eastern Europe number.
“Obłęd” is one of the most enjoyable CDs that I have listened in 2013. Eleven songs and only one cover. A kick-ass production on which the electric guitar sounds powerful, but the fiddle and the accordion can be clearly heard. Let alone the packaging: an excellent digipack showing an Irish pub during a fight and when the fight is over. Obviously the tavern’s name is Molly Malone’s. Fans looking for new bands whose music is fresh and different should get a copy of this CD. It’s really a shame that “Obłęd” will be overlooked by some people from the other side of the pond only because Molly Malone’s don’t sing in English.
Tracklist:
1. Molly Malone 3:39
2. Nie czekajmy 3:17
3. Obled 3:49
4. Zapomnij - Pamietaj 3:17
5. Bez sumienia 3:03
6. List 3:50
7. Dwie burze 5:23
8. Gniazdo zmij 4:38
9. Deja Vu 2:48
10. Przyszlosc i przeszlosc 3:33
11. Szminki slad 4:03
http://www.mollymalones.pl
http://www.reverbnation.com/mollymalones
https://www.facebook.com/MollyMalonesGizycko
http://www.myspace.com/mollymalonesband
Click to buy:
http://punkshop.pl/kategoria/5/p/obled,molly_malone%27s,21036
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: 17 april 2013
Running time: 41:19, 11 tracks
I would like to thank again Marcin Puszka (Hello Folks!)for the shout-out
Celtic punk/rock has been shifting to Central and Eastern Europe. Bands from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Serbia or Slovenia have given a new lease of life to the genre and the likes of Paddy and The Rats, Firkin or Happy Ol’ McWeasel are well-known all around the world.
Molly Malone’s, from Giżycko (Poland), are joining that bunch of amazing bands. These guys released a 4 track EP in 2011 whose tracks were featured on our sampler from January 2012.
Their debut album, “Obłęd” (madness), was recorded between September 24 and October 14, 2012 at Studio X. It was recorded, mixed at mastered by Marcin Kielbaszewski, who has done a fantastic job. He has got the right balance between rocking and traditional instruments. And, given the band’s musicianship and passion, the final result is awesome.
Bands such as Flogging Molly and The Dreadnoughts are often mentioned as the ones who have influenced Molly Malone’s sound. In fact, the band thanks The Dreadnoughts on the liner notes. The main features of The Dreadnoughts sound are energy and Central and Eastern Europe music, but they are Canadians. It’s normal that Molly Malone’s music gets a Central and Eastern Europe twist, since they hail from Central Europe.
The best tracks? “Gniazdo Zmij”, which shows the strengths of the band (accordion and fiddle together with electric guitar and great rhythm section) on a Killigans style song; “Nie Czekajmy”, another track that can rival with The Killigans and The Dreadnoughts; “Déjà vu”, a different sound, Celtic metal à la Mago de Öz featuring whistle player Marcin Ruminski from the band Shannon; “List”, a song in the vein of Happy Ol’ McWeasel; “Obłęd”, featuring gang vocals and a party at the pub at the end of the song; and “Szminki Slad” another Central and Eastern Europe number.
“Obłęd” is one of the most enjoyable CDs that I have listened in 2013. Eleven songs and only one cover. A kick-ass production on which the electric guitar sounds powerful, but the fiddle and the accordion can be clearly heard. Let alone the packaging: an excellent digipack showing an Irish pub during a fight and when the fight is over. Obviously the tavern’s name is Molly Malone’s. Fans looking for new bands whose music is fresh and different should get a copy of this CD. It’s really a shame that “Obłęd” will be overlooked by some people from the other side of the pond only because Molly Malone’s don’t sing in English.
Tracklist:
1. Molly Malone 3:39
2. Nie czekajmy 3:17
3. Obled 3:49
4. Zapomnij - Pamietaj 3:17
5. Bez sumienia 3:03
6. List 3:50
7. Dwie burze 5:23
8. Gniazdo zmij 4:38
9. Deja Vu 2:48
10. Przyszlosc i przeszlosc 3:33
11. Szminki slad 4:03
http://www.mollymalones.pl
http://www.reverbnation.com/mollymalones
https://www.facebook.com/MollyMalonesGizycko
http://www.myspace.com/mollymalonesband
Click to buy:
http://punkshop.pl/kategoria/5/p/obled,molly_malone%27s,21036
Review by Kinksmarkham
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