Drunken Lullabies

by Flogging Molly

Overview

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. ~ Tom Semioli

Product Details

Release Date:	03/19/2002
Label:	Sideonedummy
UPC:	0603967123029

Tracks

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 Son Never Shines (On Closed Doors)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Flogging Molly   Primary Artist
Dennis Casey   Guitar (Electric),Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Robert Schmid   Banjo,Bazouki,Bouzouki,Mandolin,Vocals (Background)
Dave King   Banjo,Guitar,Spoons,Vocals,Bodhran,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Bob Schmidt   Mandolin
Bridget Regan   Fiddle,Violin,Tin Whistle,Uillean Pipes,Vocals (Background)
Matt Hensley   Accordion
George Schwindt   Drums
Nathen Maxwell   Bass,Vocals,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Patrick Shevelin   Engineer,Mixing
Lisa Johnson   Photography
Robert Schmid   Composer
Dave King   Composer
Steve Albini   Engineer
Ted Hutt   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Bridget Regan   Composer
Matt Hensley   Composer
George Schwindt   Composer
Robert Schmidt   Composer
Flogging Molly   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Robert Vosgien   Mastering
Nathen Maxwell   Composer
Dennis Casey   Composer