Rating: 7/10 Release: 24 June 2022 Label: Independent The Dreadnoughts have crafted a fine group of songs here. All the things that make the band stand out are included. There are shanty, polkas,punk and vocal offerings and the album has an uplifting feel. Obviously someone in this band really loves … Continue reading →
Rating: 7.5/10 Release: 29 April 2022 Label: Napalm Records Paddy and the Rats are an interesting Celtic band from Hungary. The music on this album is a little all over the place. Not really a bad thing , just different. After a nice opener duo of Wasteland and Ship will … Continue reading →
Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 2 April 2022 Label: Independent / Bandcamp The Royal Spuds released a new project this week titled,”Roots of Life”. I saw the artwork for this on the bands Facebook page and I was really impressed. I think it is one of the best covers I’ve seen in … Continue reading →
Rating: 9.5/10 Release: 18 Febrary 2022 Label: SBÄM Records Roughneck Riot takes the classic sound of Celtic punk and lifts it to another level on the excellent, Burn it to the Ground. The band says that they recorded this album twice because they were not satisfied with it the first … Continue reading →
Rating: 9.5/10 Release: 11 February 2022 Label: ABC Records / Four One of my favorite bands The Rumjacks hit the ground running in 2022 with a follow up EP to the excellent, Hestia. The EP Brass for Gold contains eight blistering tracks of Celtic punk that needs to be played at … Continue reading →
Rating: 9/10 Release: 15 October 2021 Label: Graphite Records The Hope opens with an ominous instrumental that bleeds beautifully into a wonderful rendition of Haul Away Joe. I love this version of the song especially paired with the intro it sets the tone for a well done and emotional album. … Continue reading →
Rating: 8/10 Release: 30 April 2021 Label: Born & Bred Records After the year that has just passed I’m sure that many bands will be delivering albums full of pent up energy and full blown adrenaline and this effort by the Dropkick Murphys is a prime example of that. This … Continue reading →
Rating: 8/10 Release: 17 March 2021 Label: Independent Belgian band Nevermind Nessie have released a nice little gem that combines a nice folk feel with a good punk rock backbeat. The music is fast paced and laced with enough great folk instruments to keep your feet moving and your blood … Continue reading →
Rating: 8/10 Release: 12 March 2021 Label: Wolverine Records The Feelgood McLouds are the very definition of Celtic Punk. They have a singer with a raspy heavy metal voice and the music chops to infuse their songs with great melodies guitar solos and punk crunch. This short album is a … Continue reading →
Rating: 9/10 Release: 12 March 2021 Label: ABC Records The Rumjacks have been a favorite band of mine for a long time. I will confess that when they parted ways with Frankie McLaughlin I was nervous but the addition of Mike Rivkees has been a win for the band. The … Continue reading →
