Showing posts with label The Scarlet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Scarlet. Show all posts
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2017-05-07 ALBUM REVIEW - THE SCARLET "Hardfolk Shanties" (2017)
The Scarlet "Hardfolk Shanties"
Release date: April 17, 2017
Running time: 31:31, 10 tracks
The Scarlet have recently released their debut album, “Hardfolk Shanties”. Previously, they had issued a 4 track demo in 2013, and a 6 track EP produced by Paddy and The Rats’ front man in 2015, “Midnight Avenue”. The brand new album is a step forward on the band’s discography. They shared the same instrumentation with Firkin, but their music was more influenced by Paddy and The Rats. Now, this has changed. The Scarlet’s songwriter, Daniel, also plays in an Irish traditional band, The O’Neill’s. Maybe he’s showcasing his “calmer/pop” side songwriting on The O’Neill’s stuff and he has decided to push The Scarlet’s sound to the pirate/rock/metal end. Or perhaps working with Zoltán Cs.Szabó, who has mixed and mastered the album, has given The Scarlet a new identity.
“Hardfolk Shanties” is an amazing pirate album. From the very first track “Heroes of Our Future”, The Scarlet deliver a pirate metal CD based on electric guitar and angrier vocals. As usual Júlia’s flute and Dominika’s fiddle are spotless. The video for this song can be watched HERE.
“Monday Morning” is one of the album’s hottest moments. More “punk” than “metal”, but really addictive thanks to the flute and fiddle melody and the backing vocals at the end.
The closing number “Long Live the Dead” is probably, together with “Heading to the South”, the most Paddy and The Rats flavoured song on “Hardfolk Shanties”. Great guitar work on this cut too. Celtic punk at its best.
“We Plunder” follows the new approach. An intro à la Rage Against the Machine and interesting lead vocals by Daniel. Don’t miss the folk-metal attack towards the end.
The Firkin’s spirit can be felt on tracks like the catchy as hell “The Darker Shade of Red” and “Take the Wheel”, while “Son of a Pirate“ and “Runaway” have a Misfits twist.
“Hardfolk Shanties” is available on the main digital stores. The album artwork has been made by fiddler Dominika. The Scarlet are evolving as a band and their latest offering is the proof that they are following the right path. A rad album.
Release date: April 17, 2017
Running time: 31:31, 10 tracks
The Scarlet have recently released their debut album, “Hardfolk Shanties”. Previously, they had issued a 4 track demo in 2013, and a 6 track EP produced by Paddy and The Rats’ front man in 2015, “Midnight Avenue”. The brand new album is a step forward on the band’s discography. They shared the same instrumentation with Firkin, but their music was more influenced by Paddy and The Rats. Now, this has changed. The Scarlet’s songwriter, Daniel, also plays in an Irish traditional band, The O’Neill’s. Maybe he’s showcasing his “calmer/pop” side songwriting on The O’Neill’s stuff and he has decided to push The Scarlet’s sound to the pirate/rock/metal end. Or perhaps working with Zoltán Cs.Szabó, who has mixed and mastered the album, has given The Scarlet a new identity.
“Hardfolk Shanties” is an amazing pirate album. From the very first track “Heroes of Our Future”, The Scarlet deliver a pirate metal CD based on electric guitar and angrier vocals. As usual Júlia’s flute and Dominika’s fiddle are spotless. The video for this song can be watched HERE.
“Monday Morning” is one of the album’s hottest moments. More “punk” than “metal”, but really addictive thanks to the flute and fiddle melody and the backing vocals at the end.
The closing number “Long Live the Dead” is probably, together with “Heading to the South”, the most Paddy and The Rats flavoured song on “Hardfolk Shanties”. Great guitar work on this cut too. Celtic punk at its best.
“We Plunder” follows the new approach. An intro à la Rage Against the Machine and interesting lead vocals by Daniel. Don’t miss the folk-metal attack towards the end.
The Firkin’s spirit can be felt on tracks like the catchy as hell “The Darker Shade of Red” and “Take the Wheel”, while “Son of a Pirate“ and “Runaway” have a Misfits twist.
“Hardfolk Shanties” is available on the main digital stores. The album artwork has been made by fiddler Dominika. The Scarlet are evolving as a band and their latest offering is the proof that they are following the right path. A rad album.
Track listing:
01 - Heroes of Our Future 2:42
02 - The Darker Shade of Red 3:12
03 - We Plunder 3:22
04 - Monday Morning 3:00
05 - Son of a Pirate 3:06
06 - Take the Wheel 3:11
07 - Heading to South 2:52
08 - Battlefield Requiem 3:20
09 - Runaway 3:16
10 - Long Live the Dead 3:08
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Facebook
Twitter
Soundcloud
Click to buy:
iTunes
Review by Kinksmarkham
01 - Heroes of Our Future 2:42
02 - The Darker Shade of Red 3:12
03 - We Plunder 3:22
04 - Monday Morning 3:00
05 - Son of a Pirate 3:06
06 - Take the Wheel 3:11
07 - Heading to South 2:52
08 - Battlefield Requiem 3:20
09 - Runaway 3:16
10 - Long Live the Dead 3:08
Website
Soundcloud
Click to buy:
iTunes
Review by Kinksmarkham
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
2017-03-01 VIDEOS - THE TOSSERS, THE SCARLET AND HANDSOME YOUNG STRANGERS
Some videos that have been recently added to the Celtic Folk Punk YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Tossers - Smash the Windows
The Scarlet - Thief of Dublin
Handsome Young Strangers - Fisherman's Blues
The Tossers - Smash the Windows
The Scarlet - Thief of Dublin
Handsome Young Strangers - Fisherman's Blues
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Sunday, August 23, 2015
VIDEO - THE SCARLET "Jacky Wood"
The Scarlet official video for "Jacky Wood". Footage from their Swiss tour.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
REVIEW - THE SCARLET "Midnight Avenue EP" (2015)
The Scarlet "Midnight Avenue" EP
Release date: January 16, 2015
Running time: 19:45, 6 tracks
After and interesting demo in 2013 and a single / video released in 2014 to whet appetites, the band from Budapest The Scarlet have just issued their 6 track EP “Midnight Avenue”. When I reviewed their demo, I told that their line-up was closer to Firkin, but their sound and attitude was inspired by Paddy and The Rats. They have pushed forward those influences and have hired Paddy and The Rats singer Kristóf Oravecz as producer. The result is obvious: a more mature sound and brilliant arrangements that have improved Daniel’s songs.
The 6 track EP begins with “Thief of Dublin”, which is an upbeat song with a tight rhythm section, backing vocals à la Paddy and The Rats and a great electric guitar work. Flute and fiddle lead the sound and there is a traditional tune in the middle of the track.
The next number is titled “The Jester’s Way Home” and even if the beginning with keyboards is a little bit slower, it runs faster immediately. This track has a sound which is closer to the numbers from their demo, but all the arrangements (backing vocals, guitar work) are in line with the opening track.
Track number 3 is called “Jacky Wood”. It’s a fast-paced song on which banjo can be heard. The flute really shines at the second half of the song.
Surely you will be dancing and singing-along with those songs and then you’ll need a short break. Then, “Misfortune” will be the perfect number. Kaposvári Tamás (cello) and Balázs Pongrácz (piano) guest on this superb number which also features a kick-ass electric guitar part.
Once again The Scarlet shift to the Celtic punk territory with “Drunken Scallywag”. The beginning of the song has a The Cure vibe, but the song is clearly a Celtic punk goes metal number.
Finally, The Scarlet have included their single from 2014 as bonus track. “Phoenix” is an awesome pirate punk song with further metal influences. Join the band and sing-a-long: “Yo-Ho, we never surrender …”
As you can see, there are no covers and all the songs have been written by Daniel. Congrats mate! The EP is only available as a digital release and it’s available at iTunes, Amazon and Deezer.
The Scarlet have grown-up as a band with “Midnight Avenue”. They have followed the approach that I really appreciate: original songs, a top-notch studio to record the EP (Nordic) and an excellent producer that can help them to evolve as musicians. Great job!
Release date: January 16, 2015
Running time: 19:45, 6 tracks
After and interesting demo in 2013 and a single / video released in 2014 to whet appetites, the band from Budapest The Scarlet have just issued their 6 track EP “Midnight Avenue”. When I reviewed their demo, I told that their line-up was closer to Firkin, but their sound and attitude was inspired by Paddy and The Rats. They have pushed forward those influences and have hired Paddy and The Rats singer Kristóf Oravecz as producer. The result is obvious: a more mature sound and brilliant arrangements that have improved Daniel’s songs.
The 6 track EP begins with “Thief of Dublin”, which is an upbeat song with a tight rhythm section, backing vocals à la Paddy and The Rats and a great electric guitar work. Flute and fiddle lead the sound and there is a traditional tune in the middle of the track.
The next number is titled “The Jester’s Way Home” and even if the beginning with keyboards is a little bit slower, it runs faster immediately. This track has a sound which is closer to the numbers from their demo, but all the arrangements (backing vocals, guitar work) are in line with the opening track.
Track number 3 is called “Jacky Wood”. It’s a fast-paced song on which banjo can be heard. The flute really shines at the second half of the song.
Surely you will be dancing and singing-along with those songs and then you’ll need a short break. Then, “Misfortune” will be the perfect number. Kaposvári Tamás (cello) and Balázs Pongrácz (piano) guest on this superb number which also features a kick-ass electric guitar part.
Once again The Scarlet shift to the Celtic punk territory with “Drunken Scallywag”. The beginning of the song has a The Cure vibe, but the song is clearly a Celtic punk goes metal number.
Finally, The Scarlet have included their single from 2014 as bonus track. “Phoenix” is an awesome pirate punk song with further metal influences. Join the band and sing-a-long: “Yo-Ho, we never surrender …”
As you can see, there are no covers and all the songs have been written by Daniel. Congrats mate! The EP is only available as a digital release and it’s available at iTunes, Amazon and Deezer.
The Scarlet have grown-up as a band with “Midnight Avenue”. They have followed the approach that I really appreciate: original songs, a top-notch studio to record the EP (Nordic) and an excellent producer that can help them to evolve as musicians. Great job!
Tracklist:
1 - Thief of Dublin 2:55
2 - The Jester's Way Home 3:12
3 - Jacky Wood 3:17
4 - Misfortune 3:39
5 - Drunken Scallywag 3:23
6 - Phoenix (Bonus Track) 3:18
Website
Facebook
Soundcloud
Twitter
Click to buy:
iTunes
Amazon
Review by Kinksmarkham
1 - Thief of Dublin 2:55
2 - The Jester's Way Home 3:12
3 - Jacky Wood 3:17
4 - Misfortune 3:39
5 - Drunken Scallywag 3:23
6 - Phoenix (Bonus Track) 3:18
Website
Soundcloud
Click to buy:
iTunes
Amazon
Review by Kinksmarkham
Thursday, January 22, 2015
FEATURED ALBUMS AT CELTIC FOLK PUNK RADIO
The Scarlet "Midnight Avenue EP" and Jolly Jackers "Sobriety" are the featured albums at Celtic Folk Punk Radio.
This is the week-end schedule:
Friday 23 January 2015
6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 (CET, Paris-Berlin-Rome time)
Saturday 24 January 2015
2h00, 6h00, 10h00, 14h00, 18h00 and 22h00 (CET, Paris-Berlin-Rome time).
Sunday 25 January 2015
2h00 (CET, Paris-Berlin-Rome time)
Songs from other Hungarian bands such as Colleen, Piszkos Fred and Punk Whiskey will also be played.
There are two different playlists, and therefore every 4 hours the songs won't be the same. Moreover, the order will be different every day. That is, if you can only listen to the radio on Friday, for instance, at 22h00, you can listen again on Saturday at 22h00, since the songs will be different
MORE NEWS!!!!
Every Saturday a live album and a seminal studio album will be played. These are the albums that will be played on Saturday 24 January:
- Toss the Feathers "Live at 32" (1988) at 20h00 CET
- The Stoasters "Keep the Head" (1993) at 23h00 CET
http://www.radionomy.com/es/radio/celtic-folk-punk/index
http://celtic-folk-punk.playtheradio.com/
Sunday, January 18, 2015
THE SCARLET "Midnight Avenue" EP IS OUT
The Scarlet (Hungary) have just released their "Midnight Avenue" EP. The tracks can be played from Soundcloud and YouTube. The lyrics to every song can be found HERE.
The EP has been produced at Nordic studios by Kristóf Oravecz (Paddy and The Rats singer)
A review of the EP will be posted soon. Besides, this EP together with the Jolly Jackers "Sobriety" album will be the featured recordings at Celtic Folk Punk streaming radio next weekend!!!
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Soundcloud
YouTube
Tracklist:
1 - Thief of Dublin 2:55
2 - The Jester's Way Home 3:12
3 - Jacky Wood 3:17
4 - Misfortune 3:39
5 - Drunken Scallywag 3:23
6 - Phoenix (Bonus track) 3:18
Running time: 19:45
Soundcloud
YouTube
Tracklist:
1 - Thief of Dublin 2:55
2 - The Jester's Way Home 3:12
3 - Jacky Wood 3:17
4 - Misfortune 3:39
5 - Drunken Scallywag 3:23
6 - Phoenix (Bonus track) 3:18
Running time: 19:45
Thursday, January 1, 2015
VIDEO - THE SCARLET "Misfortune"
This is the first post of 2015. So, first of all, I'd like to wish all the fans, all the bands that have shared and/or sent their stuff, all the people from the labels that have sent their bands' CDs and other e-zines mates for inspiration and/or support a HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
Hungarian band The Scarlet are releasing a new EP titled "Midnight Avenue" soon. This is the video for one of the songs, "Misfortune".
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
SAMPLER - 2014 VOL. I
On 7:28 PM
In 1 Sampler, Australia, Celtic Punk, Folk Punk, Folk Rock, Germany, Hungary, Katie's Randy Cat, Neversink, Shambolics, The Dead Maggies, The Pokes, The Scarlet, USA
A new sampler is out! A couple of bands from Down Under, a couple of bands from the USA and two bands from Europe (Germany and Hungary)
All the songs are available for free on the Internet:
Track 1 is a free download from Soundcloud
Tracks 2-6 are free downloads from Triple J Unearthed
Tracks 7-9 are free downloads from the band's website
Tracks 10-16 are free downloads from Reverbnation
Tracks 2-6 are free downloads from Triple J Unearthed
Tracks 7-9 are free downloads from the band's website
Tracks 10-16 are free downloads from Reverbnation
The songs can be downloaded one by one from those sites, or together from the link at the bottom.
1) THE SCARLET (Budapest, Hungary)
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Soundcloud
1) THE SCARLET (Budapest, Hungary)
Soundcloud
Line-up:
Daniel Fekete-Szucs - Vocals, acoustic guitar
András Tóth - Lead guitar, backing vocals
Juli Seres - Flute
Dominika Mészáros - Fiddle
Gábor Ridly - Drums
Aurél Czövek - Bass
Discography:
Demo (2013)
Phoenix (digital single, 2014)
2) SHAMBOLICS (Adelaide, South Australia, Australia)
Triple J Unearthed
Facebook
Twitter
Line-up:
Jimmy - Banjo, mandolin, vocals
Alan - Guitar, Uke,Vocals
Paul - Accordian, harmonica, vocals
Discography:
"Pogue Mahone" (6 tracks, 2014) (click to buy)
3) THE DEAD MAGGIES (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
Website
Line-up:
Jimmy - Banjo, mandolin, vocals
Alan - Guitar, Uke,Vocals
Paul - Accordian, harmonica, vocals
Discography:
"Pogue Mahone" (6 tracks, 2014) (click to buy)
3) THE DEAD MAGGIES (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
Website
Triple J Unearthed
Facebook
Soundcloud
Twitter
Line-up:
MD - Double bass, gravelly vocals
Gareth - Lead vocals, clarinet, acoustic guitar
Simon Slaughter - Banjo baritone vocals, electric guitar
Bicket - Drums, backing vocals
Burnie - Keyboards
Hannah - Fiddle
Discography:
"Sing About Dead People" (7 tracks, 2014) (click to buy)
4) THE POKES (Berlin, Germany)
Website
Reverbnation
Facebook
Line-up:
Ian - Vocals
Thorsten - Banjo
Tobias - Guitar
Matthias - Accordion
Volker - Bass
Bernd - Drums
Discography:
"Hello My Dear" (14 tracks, 2006)
"Poking the Fire" (13 tracks, 2007)
"High Hopes" (11 tracks, 2011)
"Mayday" (14 tracks, 2014)
5) KATIE'S RANDY CAT (Toledo, Ohio, USA)
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Reverbnation
Twitter
Line-up:
Steve Steel - Vocals, penny whistle, accordion
Matt Ruch - Guitar
Jon Zenz - Bass
Seth Anderson - Drums, cavaquinho
Discography:
"KRC#1" (3 tracks, 2013)
6) NEVERSINK (Boston MA, USA)
Facebook
Reverbnation
Soundcloud
Twitter
Line-up:
Chris - Banjo, guitar, vocals
Alex - Vocals, guitar, mandolin
Galen - Fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Scott - Drums
Patrick Kelly O'Connor - Bass, vocals, sound engineer
Discography:
"We're All from Somewhere Else" (3 tracks, 2014)
DOWNLOAD:
Click HERE to download
Soundcloud
Line-up:
MD - Double bass, gravelly vocals
Gareth - Lead vocals, clarinet, acoustic guitar
Simon Slaughter - Banjo baritone vocals, electric guitar
Bicket - Drums, backing vocals
Burnie - Keyboards
Hannah - Fiddle
Discography:
"Sing About Dead People" (7 tracks, 2014) (click to buy)
4) THE POKES (Berlin, Germany)
Website
Reverbnation
Line-up:
Ian - Vocals
Thorsten - Banjo
Tobias - Guitar
Matthias - Accordion
Volker - Bass
Bernd - Drums
Discography:
"Hello My Dear" (14 tracks, 2006)
"Poking the Fire" (13 tracks, 2007)
"High Hopes" (11 tracks, 2011)
"Mayday" (14 tracks, 2014)
5) KATIE'S RANDY CAT (Toledo, Ohio, USA)
Reverbnation
Line-up:
Steve Steel - Vocals, penny whistle, accordion
Matt Ruch - Guitar
Jon Zenz - Bass
Seth Anderson - Drums, cavaquinho
Discography:
"KRC#1" (3 tracks, 2013)
6) NEVERSINK (Boston MA, USA)
Reverbnation
Soundcloud
Line-up:
Chris - Banjo, guitar, vocals
Alex - Vocals, guitar, mandolin
Galen - Fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Scott - Drums
Patrick Kelly O'Connor - Bass, vocals, sound engineer
Discography:
"We're All from Somewhere Else" (3 tracks, 2014)
DOWNLOAD:
Click HERE to download
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Thursday, October 3, 2013
REVIEW - THE SCARLET "Demo" (2013) AND FREE DOWNLOAD
The Scarlet - Demo
Release date: September 2013
Running time: 11:20, 4 tracks
The Hungarian Celtic punk scene is quiet active. Apart from the heavyweights (Firkin and Paddy and The Rats) different young bands are recording their own material: last year LochNesz and now The Scarlet.
The five piece from Budapest, together with a guest on fiddle, has recently released a four track demo. The instrumentation is closer to Firkin (the flute plays a major role), but the attitude is maybe more Paddy and The Rats, for instance on “Sail Eternally”. The sound is also in line with other young European bands such as Cheers!.
Tracks to check out: “Night on the Fairies” and the catchy song “Addicted to Beer”. By the way, have I said that all of the songs can be downloaded for free?
Tracklist:
1 - Little Sister 2:44
2 - Night of The Fairies 2:39
3 - Sail Eternally 2:47
4 - Addicted to Beer 3:02
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.reverbnation.com/thescarletofficial (4 songs)
https://soundcloud.com/thscrlt (three songs)
Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: September 2013
Running time: 11:20, 4 tracks
The Hungarian Celtic punk scene is quiet active. Apart from the heavyweights (Firkin and Paddy and The Rats) different young bands are recording their own material: last year LochNesz and now The Scarlet.
The five piece from Budapest, together with a guest on fiddle, has recently released a four track demo. The instrumentation is closer to Firkin (the flute plays a major role), but the attitude is maybe more Paddy and The Rats, for instance on “Sail Eternally”. The sound is also in line with other young European bands such as Cheers!.
Tracks to check out: “Night on the Fairies” and the catchy song “Addicted to Beer”. By the way, have I said that all of the songs can be downloaded for free?
Tracklist:
1 - Little Sister 2:44
2 - Night of The Fairies 2:39
3 - Sail Eternally 2:47
4 - Addicted to Beer 3:02
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.reverbnation.com/thescarletofficial (4 songs)
https://soundcloud.com/thscrlt (three songs)
Review by Kinksmarkham