Jolly Jackers "Sobriety"
Release date: January 20, 2015
Running time: 26:40, 9 tracks
The Hungarian creativity regarding Celtic punk seems to have no end. Following Firkin and Paddy and the Rats footsteps, several interesting bands are getting some recognition thanks to a bunch of EPs and albums that any Celtic punk fan should add to his collection. Jolly Jackers delivered a highly recommendable EP last year and some months later they have been able to release an impressive debut album: "Sobriety"
The first number is called “Sobriety”, an innovative title for a scene in which drinking titles are common. It's a lively song with electric guitar, flute and fiddle duet and some gang vocals.
The next number is another ode to the water of life: “Whiskey”. This song is an amazing number with an acoustic beginning, great banjo picking, flute and fiddle parts and a “Jesse James” vibe about a guy whose friends are Jamie (Jameson), Johnny (Johnnie Walker), Jim (Jim Bean) and Jack (Jack Daniel´s).
Track no. 3 is called “The House”. Some people break into an abandoned house to have a party, but they have to run away. The song has a metal twist and if the flute was more present on the previous song, the fiddle takes the lead now. A good number similar to those of their fellow countrymen LochNesz.
“Hey Johnny” is a festive banjo led song. If you love The Fatty Farmers or Ebri Knight’s song “Johnny Fiddle”, you’ll love this one too.
After some fun numbers, Jolly Jackers deliver a “serious” song about friendship, drugs and death: “The Train that Never Stops”. A beautiful lament based on the excellent performances by flutist and fiddler.
The break is over and the upbeat songs come back. “Get a Life!” is the bastard song of Celtas Cortos and The Rumjacks, and “Gold Rush” is not a The Men They Couldn’t Hang cover, but a self-penned epic tale with a metal twist about poverty, gold and greed.
The album is over with a couple of songs, a good rendition of “Star of the County Down” (the only cover on the album) and an acoustic version of a previously released number, “Call the Captain” (nice female vocal harmonies).
Jolly Jackers are sharing "Sobriety" on Bandcamp, but hard copies of the album can be bought directly from the band (see below the pic of the packaging).
Hungary is not a big country in terms of populations. However, their Celtic punk scene is growing at a fast pace and it’s obvious that there’s life after Firkin and Paddy and The Rats. Jolly Jackers are touring Hungary to present "Sobriety". Don't miss them.
Check out the review by our friends from London Celtic Punks.
Release date: January 20, 2015
Running time: 26:40, 9 tracks
The Hungarian creativity regarding Celtic punk seems to have no end. Following Firkin and Paddy and the Rats footsteps, several interesting bands are getting some recognition thanks to a bunch of EPs and albums that any Celtic punk fan should add to his collection. Jolly Jackers delivered a highly recommendable EP last year and some months later they have been able to release an impressive debut album: "Sobriety"
The first number is called “Sobriety”, an innovative title for a scene in which drinking titles are common. It's a lively song with electric guitar, flute and fiddle duet and some gang vocals.
The next number is another ode to the water of life: “Whiskey”. This song is an amazing number with an acoustic beginning, great banjo picking, flute and fiddle parts and a “Jesse James” vibe about a guy whose friends are Jamie (Jameson), Johnny (Johnnie Walker), Jim (Jim Bean) and Jack (Jack Daniel´s).
Track no. 3 is called “The House”. Some people break into an abandoned house to have a party, but they have to run away. The song has a metal twist and if the flute was more present on the previous song, the fiddle takes the lead now. A good number similar to those of their fellow countrymen LochNesz.
“Hey Johnny” is a festive banjo led song. If you love The Fatty Farmers or Ebri Knight’s song “Johnny Fiddle”, you’ll love this one too.
After some fun numbers, Jolly Jackers deliver a “serious” song about friendship, drugs and death: “The Train that Never Stops”. A beautiful lament based on the excellent performances by flutist and fiddler.
The break is over and the upbeat songs come back. “Get a Life!” is the bastard song of Celtas Cortos and The Rumjacks, and “Gold Rush” is not a The Men They Couldn’t Hang cover, but a self-penned epic tale with a metal twist about poverty, gold and greed.
The album is over with a couple of songs, a good rendition of “Star of the County Down” (the only cover on the album) and an acoustic version of a previously released number, “Call the Captain” (nice female vocal harmonies).
Jolly Jackers are sharing "Sobriety" on Bandcamp, but hard copies of the album can be bought directly from the band (see below the pic of the packaging).
Hungary is not a big country in terms of populations. However, their Celtic punk scene is growing at a fast pace and it’s obvious that there’s life after Firkin and Paddy and The Rats. Jolly Jackers are touring Hungary to present "Sobriety". Don't miss them.
Check out the review by our friends from London Celtic Punks.
1 - Sobriety 02:31
2 - Whiskey 03:56
3 - The House 02:29
4 - Hey Johnny 02:41
5 - The Train that Never Stops 03:17
6 - Get a Life 02:11
7 - Gold Rush 03:36
8 - Star of a County Down 02:42
9 - Call the Captain (Acoustic feat Viadana) 02:56
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Review by Kinksmarkham
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