The Maggoty Brats "Folklore Noir"
Release date: January 6, 2015
Running time: 41:06, 13 tracks
The Quebecer crew The Maggoty Brats are back with their folka/pyscho/punka-billy. The Maggotty Brats proved with their previous release that there was life after the Celtic punk and they have not changed the direction of their vessel with “Folklore Noir”. Yes, the album title is in French again, but they keep on singing in English. Even the song “Elle danse sur du béton” is sung in English, with a final verse in French.
Perhaps the album title gives a lead about the content. Noir means black, dark, and lyrics and music are darker than on “Danse Macabre”.The album begins with “Masters of the Game”, a cow punk number reminiscent of the early The Men They Couldn’t Hang. Track no. 2 “Blazing Thunder” is a punkabilly song with harmonica, bass and banjo. The next song is the a.m. “Elle danse sur du béton”, which is a slower number.
“Folklore Noir” is one of the album’s highlights, the ideal number for a Western soundtrack with great fiddling à la Louise Attaque. The following numbers have related titles: “Elvis in Wonderland” and “Alice in Graceland”. The former is a fast-paced song with brilliant fiddle and better vocal performance. The latter is a gypsy infused number.
Kazoo can be heard on “Leviathan”, a Mexican number. “Midnight IOA” is an upbeat song with interesting backing vocals, while “Matilda” is a bluesy song featuring harmonica. The Maggoty Brats move to ska on “Black Flea Market” and “Broken” is a lively track with a great work on the backing vocals.
“Anarcoholism” is a slower number and “Dark Side of Ages” is my fave, an excellent accordion led folk punk number.
The Maggoty Brats are tighter than ever, with an amazing rhythm section, a brilliant fiddler and a superb singer. Go to Bandcamp and grab a copy of "Folklore Noir"
Tracklist:
01 - Masters Of The Game 3:56
02 - Blazing Thunder 3:05
03 - Elle Danse Sur Du Béton 2:41
04 - Folklore Noir 2:54
05 - Elvis In Wonderland 2:33
06 - Alice In Graceland 3:39
07 - The Leviathan 4:00
08 - Midnight IOA 2:49
09 - Matilda 2:56
10 - Black Flea Market 2:35
11 - Broken 2:26
12 - Anarcoholism 4:05
13 - Dark Shift Of Ages 3:20
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Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: January 6, 2015
Running time: 41:06, 13 tracks
The Quebecer crew The Maggoty Brats are back with their folka/pyscho/punka-billy. The Maggotty Brats proved with their previous release that there was life after the Celtic punk and they have not changed the direction of their vessel with “Folklore Noir”. Yes, the album title is in French again, but they keep on singing in English. Even the song “Elle danse sur du béton” is sung in English, with a final verse in French.
Perhaps the album title gives a lead about the content. Noir means black, dark, and lyrics and music are darker than on “Danse Macabre”.The album begins with “Masters of the Game”, a cow punk number reminiscent of the early The Men They Couldn’t Hang. Track no. 2 “Blazing Thunder” is a punkabilly song with harmonica, bass and banjo. The next song is the a.m. “Elle danse sur du béton”, which is a slower number.
“Folklore Noir” is one of the album’s highlights, the ideal number for a Western soundtrack with great fiddling à la Louise Attaque. The following numbers have related titles: “Elvis in Wonderland” and “Alice in Graceland”. The former is a fast-paced song with brilliant fiddle and better vocal performance. The latter is a gypsy infused number.
Kazoo can be heard on “Leviathan”, a Mexican number. “Midnight IOA” is an upbeat song with interesting backing vocals, while “Matilda” is a bluesy song featuring harmonica. The Maggoty Brats move to ska on “Black Flea Market” and “Broken” is a lively track with a great work on the backing vocals.
“Anarcoholism” is a slower number and “Dark Side of Ages” is my fave, an excellent accordion led folk punk number.
The Maggoty Brats are tighter than ever, with an amazing rhythm section, a brilliant fiddler and a superb singer. Go to Bandcamp and grab a copy of "Folklore Noir"
Tracklist:
01 - Masters Of The Game 3:56
02 - Blazing Thunder 3:05
03 - Elle Danse Sur Du Béton 2:41
04 - Folklore Noir 2:54
05 - Elvis In Wonderland 2:33
06 - Alice In Graceland 3:39
07 - The Leviathan 4:00
08 - Midnight IOA 2:49
09 - Matilda 2:56
10 - Black Flea Market 2:35
11 - Broken 2:26
12 - Anarcoholism 4:05
13 - Dark Shift Of Ages 3:20
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Review by Kinksmarkham
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