Let's get one thing straight right off the bat; they're not the Pogues. The casual listener might be forgiven for making such a mistake, as Flogging Molly is clearly influenced by Shane McGowan's rabble-rousers, but beyond the combination of lyrical Irish folk with punky rock rhythms, Flogging Molly is a band with its own identity. As the accordion, fiddle and banjo toss off traditional sounds steeped in Irish musical history, the slamming drums, raging guitar, and of course vocalist/songwriter Dave King's colorful tales present a forceful rock outfit. "What's Left of the Flag" shows Flogging Molly's political acumen, while "The Sun Never Shines (On Closed Doors)" takes on larger, more metaphysical subjects. But whether the septet, who wield pennywhistles and pipes as easily as Telecasters and Stratocasters, are playing the role of rowdies or reinventing the folk ballad with rocker fury, their emotional commitment is palpable and total.
2nd Release-"Wow"
Recorded at Electrical Audio, Chicago, Illinois; EMG Studios, Los Angeles, California.
Personnel: Dave King (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, bodhran, spoons, background vocals); Nathen Maxwell (vocals, background vocals); Dennis Casey (guitar, electric guitar, background vocals); Robert Schmid (banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, background vocals); Bob Schmidt (mandolin); Bridget Regan (violin, fiddle, tin whistle, Uilleann pipe, background vocals); Matt Hensley (accordion); George Schwindt (drums).
Audio Mixers: Ted Hutt; Patrick Shevelin.
Recording information: Electrical Audio Studios, Chicago, IL (2001); EMG Studios, Los Angeles, CA (2001).
Photographer: Lisa Johnson .
Arranger: Flogging Molly.
Flogging Molly includes: Dave King (vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, bodhran, spoons); Nathan Maxwell (vocals, bass); Dennis Carsey (electric guitar, background vocals); Robert Schmidt (banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, background vocals); Bridget Regan (fiddle, whistle, Uilleann pipes); Matt Hensley (accordion); George Schwindt (drums).
Engineers include: Steve Albini, Patrick Shevelin, Ted Hutt.
Alternative Press (5/02, p.84) - 7 out of 10 - "...Irish punk/let's-drink-our-weight-in-Guinness-and-sing-high-testosterone-pub-anthems..."
Flogging Molly - Drunken Idiots I've recently started hearing about how Fastway has reunited with one original member, guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke. When I asked about vocalist Dave King, I was informed he was the vocalist now in this lame-o ensemble many of you actually think of as a band. Just last week, I saw they were soon playing a venue in my town. I then heard some sound bites and sat through two of their videos I viewed on You Tube. Thank goodness for such because I never would have found just HOW little I can stand these bunch of Irish dance pop rejects! To properly enjoy this CD, I'd have to be SO FREAKING drunk it wouldn't be funny. Mr. King, how could you do this to us? Get BACK with Fastway before it's too late. When I saw the mosh pit going on in those two Flogging Myself videos, I felt like I wanted to bash in my monitor! If you dig Irish pop music made for fans who DON'T know any better, then get this CD. Otherwise, avoid at ALL costs. Submitted by straight_man1975 (everywhere..) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 5 of 8 found this helpful.
Flogging Molly Not as good as Swagger. Submitted by a reviewer (cleveland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
the best! this CD is AMAZING!!!!!!!!
an older release but still the best ever by the band! a "flogging Molly" purest myself, everyone should check this band out!
very feel good music, @ the same time good for expressing those angry Irish blues!
if your into Guinness, shamrocks, or just good music, order this CD! Submitted by Maggie (snadpoint, ID) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Wow! Flogging Molly = amazing.
Drunken Lullabies = perfect.
I'm sure there's some people that'll disagree, but in my opinion...THIS CD IS FOOKIN' AWESOME! Irish-influenced punk at its best. I definitely recommend it. Submitted by Kitty (Blacksburg, VA, 24060) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
She can't take much more captain That has to be the best album ever to be put out by irish rock. You can't get any better. Don't listen to the fruit cakes who tell you other wise cause this rocks Submitted by Tim (Peoria, AZ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Flogging Molly - Drunken Idiots
Flogging Molly
the best!
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