Molly McHarrel "(C'est Mort) Pour La Gloire" Le Silence des moutons/Les disques de Géraldine LSDM001 LDG028 Contre Choc Vegas Records
Release date: 27 December 2013
Running time: 30:16 11 tracks
Punk bands with a hint of Celtic elements arise regularly from the French scene. Firstly, LTS, a band including mandolin and flute. Secondly, Les Tricards, a sort of an oi! band with pipes. And recently Molly McHarrel, a band from Toulouse (Midi-Pyrénées) with a girl playing flute, bagpipes and harmonica.
Musically, the band is influenced by
- Les Sheriff (a Ramones infused French band from the late 80’s-early 90’s),
- Rancid, and
- Dropkick Murphys.
Lyrically, Molly McHarrel pay tribute to another French band from the rock indé scene from the late 80’s, Les VRP, since they also like playing with words: “Here Gigot Again” (title of the second track), the last verse on track no. 8, “L’ours” ( “Melba cours vite, dépêche Melba”)... But they also follow a MaccLads/Anti-Nowhere League approach on the lyrics to “Au Bout de Rouleau”, “Les Vieux” or “Le Saigneur des Naseaux”.
Track no. 3 is one of the highlights on the album. It’s a punk-rock song with flute on which Les Sheriff shadow is clear. And old woman is looking for her dog. The dog is fallen inside a pit and is barking, but the old woman is deaf. Poor dog.
The first number, “Doux délire”, is a fast-paced punk-rock song with flute telling the tale of a perfect day. When the guy goes to work, everybody is drunk, there is plenty of beer… and Rancid is playing for free at the parking :-)
“Le Vieux” is my fave. If you were thinking that it’s a Jacques Brel cover, you’re wrong. It’s a Rancid with flute number with an infectious chorus. Watch out, it’s not a politically correct song!
With “Le Saigneur des Naseaux”, a song with a catchy chorus, Molly McHarrel become Rancid with pipes.
“Le Pessec” is a sing-a-long number that stands out with its traditional flavour. Pipes are showcased on this song with a DKM twist. However, “(C’est) mort pour la gloire” is the most DKM song on the album. Bagpipes are played on this song too and vocal duties are shared by two singers.
Finally, I would also pick up the last song, a self-deprecating number titled “Petit Couillon”.
Molly McHarrel “(C’est) mort pour la gloire” is an interesting album with plenty of details to appeal both folk-punk and punk-folk audiences. Go ahead, buy a bottle of French red wine, a Roquefort cheese and play these songs loud!
Tracklist:
01. Doux Délire 02:46
02. Here Gigot Again 02:57
03. Le Caniche Au Fond Du Puits 02:48
04. Le Pessec 02:30
05. Au Bout Du Rouleau 01:50
06. (C'est) Mort Pour La Gloire 02:31
07. Les Vieux 02:59
08. L'Ours 03:24
09. Fabienne 02:57
10. Le Saigneur Des naseaux 02:57
11. Petit Couillon 02:14
Website
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Click to buy:
Les Disques de Géraldine
La Distroy
Bandcamp
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: 27 December 2013
Running time: 30:16 11 tracks
Punk bands with a hint of Celtic elements arise regularly from the French scene. Firstly, LTS, a band including mandolin and flute. Secondly, Les Tricards, a sort of an oi! band with pipes. And recently Molly McHarrel, a band from Toulouse (Midi-Pyrénées) with a girl playing flute, bagpipes and harmonica.
Musically, the band is influenced by
- Les Sheriff (a Ramones infused French band from the late 80’s-early 90’s),
- Rancid, and
- Dropkick Murphys.
Lyrically, Molly McHarrel pay tribute to another French band from the rock indé scene from the late 80’s, Les VRP, since they also like playing with words: “Here Gigot Again” (title of the second track), the last verse on track no. 8, “L’ours” ( “Melba cours vite, dépêche Melba”)... But they also follow a MaccLads/Anti-Nowhere League approach on the lyrics to “Au Bout de Rouleau”, “Les Vieux” or “Le Saigneur des Naseaux”.
Track no. 3 is one of the highlights on the album. It’s a punk-rock song with flute on which Les Sheriff shadow is clear. And old woman is looking for her dog. The dog is fallen inside a pit and is barking, but the old woman is deaf. Poor dog.
The first number, “Doux délire”, is a fast-paced punk-rock song with flute telling the tale of a perfect day. When the guy goes to work, everybody is drunk, there is plenty of beer… and Rancid is playing for free at the parking :-)
“Le Vieux” is my fave. If you were thinking that it’s a Jacques Brel cover, you’re wrong. It’s a Rancid with flute number with an infectious chorus. Watch out, it’s not a politically correct song!
With “Le Saigneur des Naseaux”, a song with a catchy chorus, Molly McHarrel become Rancid with pipes.
“Le Pessec” is a sing-a-long number that stands out with its traditional flavour. Pipes are showcased on this song with a DKM twist. However, “(C’est) mort pour la gloire” is the most DKM song on the album. Bagpipes are played on this song too and vocal duties are shared by two singers.
Finally, I would also pick up the last song, a self-deprecating number titled “Petit Couillon”.
Molly McHarrel “(C’est) mort pour la gloire” is an interesting album with plenty of details to appeal both folk-punk and punk-folk audiences. Go ahead, buy a bottle of French red wine, a Roquefort cheese and play these songs loud!
Tracklist:
01. Doux Délire 02:46
02. Here Gigot Again 02:57
03. Le Caniche Au Fond Du Puits 02:48
04. Le Pessec 02:30
05. Au Bout Du Rouleau 01:50
06. (C'est) Mort Pour La Gloire 02:31
07. Les Vieux 02:59
08. L'Ours 03:24
09. Fabienne 02:57
10. Le Saigneur Des naseaux 02:57
11. Petit Couillon 02:14
Website
Punxrezo
Click to buy:
Les Disques de Géraldine
La Distroy
Bandcamp
Review by Kinksmarkham
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