REVIEW - McDRINKERS "Bring the Barrels" (2015)

The McDrinkers "Bring the Barrels"
Release date: October 15th, 2015
Running time: 46:17, 12 tracks

“Bring the Barrels” is The McDrinkers’ debut album. The Quebecer band formerly known as The Irish McDrinkers had previously released an EP titled “Welcome to Whiskeytown”. In the meanwhile, some band members have gone and new ones have joined the band. The new guitar player is François Blackburn and the new drummer is Dave Fortin.

Three tracks form the EP have made the album: “Dirty Rats”, “The Boozer Lament” (one of the top tracks on the album) and “Handful of Mess” (another highlight).

Other interesting numbers are “The Greatest Fall” (awesome song with a punk beginning and great fiddling), “Get Away” (another standout song featuring banjo with a Bay Street Bastards feel) and “Murphy Said” (a catchy song based on mandolin and fiddle).

Together with those tracks, check out “Follow the Wave” (a cow punk number), “Running Back on Gold” (the guys move to the Folk metal territory), “The Man and The Beast” (a track showcasing guitar) and “The Boat and The Ale” (a slow number).

The album comes in a jewel case with an inlay card stating the band’s line-up, the band’s facebook, thank-yous and the studio credits. The album has been produced, recorded and mastered by The McDrinkers at The McDrinkers Studio.

“Bring the Barrels” is a new step on The McDrinkers career. There are several fantastic numbers , the banjo has added a new atmosphere to some of the songs and the fiddle kicks ass. Go to Bandcamp and buy your Christmas present.

Tracklist:

01. The Greatest Fall 04:02   
02. Get Away 03:26   
03. Dirty Rats 03:22
04. Murphy Said 04:01   
05. Follow the Wave 04:48   
06. The Boozer Lament 03:32   
07. Running Back on Gold 03:07   
08. The Man and the Beast 03:50
09. The Boat & the Ale 04:47   
10. The Un-ended Story of Captain Black 03:18   
11. Handful of Mess 03:17   
12. Drinker's Sea Shanty 04:40
 
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Review by Kinksmarkham