Jasper Coal "Drowning the Shamrock" Self-released
Release date: September 14th, 2013
Running time: 31:41, 10 tracks
Jasper Coal is a six piece band from Birmingham, Alabama.: Jeremy Burns (bass, banjo, vocals), Ian Hoppe (guitar, vocals), Miggy Martinez (drums), Ryan Morrison (bagpipes, whistle, vocals), Kevin Nicholson (fiddle, vocals) and Matt Parrish (lead vocals, tin whistle). They have just released their third album “Drowning the Shamrock”, that features basically traditional material from Ireland, Scotland and even Brittany.
The band is proud to have developed their own sound: they have tried to blend the usual Celtic punk influences (The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly) with the spirit of the great Celtic bands from the 70’s. They mention Tannahill Weavers, Planxty and The Bothy Band. I agree with The Tanahill Weavers, but I find more Battlefield Band than Planxty or The Bothy Band, and even a Chieftains twist on "Ye Jacobites by Name"
The songs that I would pick up: “Jamie Raeburn”, an excellent rendition based on the pipes and fiddle with interesting backing vocals; “The Andro Set” and “The Big Jig Set”, two amazing sets of tunes; “Gather Up The Pots”, the well-known “Hills of Connemara” lyrics with a different tune (Mari Mac?); and “Johnnie Cope”, a number closer to Scottish versions rather than Planxty’s version. Those who love straightforward Celtic punk will appreciate “Crooked Jack” and those who enjoy quieter moments will love the a capella version of “The Parting Glass”.
Tracklist:
01. Step It Out Mary 3:10
02. Jamie Raeburn 4:31
03. Crooked Jack 2:52
04. The Andro Set 3:42
05. Gather Up the Pots 1:40
06. Ye Jacobites By Name 2:47
07. Big Jig Set 3:07
08. The Foggy Dew 3:11
09. Johnnie Cope 4:06
10. The Parting Glass 2:48
http://www.jaspercoal.com
https://www.facebook.com/jaspercoalmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/jaspercoal
https://twitter.com/JasperCoal
Click to buy:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jaspercoal
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: September 14th, 2013
Running time: 31:41, 10 tracks
Jasper Coal is a six piece band from Birmingham, Alabama.: Jeremy Burns (bass, banjo, vocals), Ian Hoppe (guitar, vocals), Miggy Martinez (drums), Ryan Morrison (bagpipes, whistle, vocals), Kevin Nicholson (fiddle, vocals) and Matt Parrish (lead vocals, tin whistle). They have just released their third album “Drowning the Shamrock”, that features basically traditional material from Ireland, Scotland and even Brittany.
The band is proud to have developed their own sound: they have tried to blend the usual Celtic punk influences (The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly) with the spirit of the great Celtic bands from the 70’s. They mention Tannahill Weavers, Planxty and The Bothy Band. I agree with The Tanahill Weavers, but I find more Battlefield Band than Planxty or The Bothy Band, and even a Chieftains twist on "Ye Jacobites by Name"
The songs that I would pick up: “Jamie Raeburn”, an excellent rendition based on the pipes and fiddle with interesting backing vocals; “The Andro Set” and “The Big Jig Set”, two amazing sets of tunes; “Gather Up The Pots”, the well-known “Hills of Connemara” lyrics with a different tune (Mari Mac?); and “Johnnie Cope”, a number closer to Scottish versions rather than Planxty’s version. Those who love straightforward Celtic punk will appreciate “Crooked Jack” and those who enjoy quieter moments will love the a capella version of “The Parting Glass”.
Tracklist:
01. Step It Out Mary 3:10
02. Jamie Raeburn 4:31
03. Crooked Jack 2:52
04. The Andro Set 3:42
05. Gather Up the Pots 1:40
06. Ye Jacobites By Name 2:47
07. Big Jig Set 3:07
08. The Foggy Dew 3:11
09. Johnnie Cope 4:06
10. The Parting Glass 2:48
http://www.jaspercoal.com
https://www.facebook.com/jaspercoalmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/jaspercoal
https://twitter.com/JasperCoal
Click to buy:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jaspercoal
Review by Kinksmarkham
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