Flogging Molly boasts a feisty Irish heart and pub rock influences aplenty on Drunken Lullabies, an boisterous collection of hyper-energetic songs rendered in a rush of patriotic frenzy. Lead singer Dave King leads an raucous army of guitars, violins, whistles, and accordions through torrid tales of freedom, political struggle, love found, and love unrequited bolstered by a rhythm section steeped in a pure punk rock aesthetic. Engineered by Steve Albini, this album explodes with the exuberance of a live performance, leaving in the sour notes and call-and-response verses that are equally infectious and endearing. The title track kicks off the set in a breakneck speed that never lets up, decrying the ills of modern society whilst drowning sorrows, hopes, and fears in alcohol and camaraderie. 'Death Valley Queen' is a dirge of Dylanesque proportions where King bemoans the rejection he suffers from a not-so-fair maiden with courage and deep sorrow. But misery, no matter how temporary, loves good company. And there's plenty to be found on Drunken Lullabies. After one listen, you'll probably wish you were Irish.
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Side One Dummy is proud to re-issue Flogging Molly's three studio albums on vinyl. All three have gatefold packaging and are pressed on vinyl. Flogging Molly's catalog has sold over a million copies worldwide, and this limited pressing series will become a mustown for their legions of fans.
The quintessential Flogging Molly album. A must own for all Flogging Molly fans.
New, sealed.
1. Drunken Lullabies
2. What's Left of the Flag
3. May the Living Be Dead (In Our Wake)
4. If I Ever Leave This
World Alive
5. The Kilburn High Road
6. Rebels of The Sacred Heart
7. Swagger
8. Cruel Mistress
9. Death Valley Queen
10. Another Bag of Bricks
11. The Rare Ould Times
12. The Sun Never Shines on Closed Doors