All of the songs are awesome, I especially love Drunken Lullabies (a happy drinking song which spreads good vibrations) and Death Vally Queen (nice song, which sonds a bit Egyptian at the beginning). The way they are playing their instruments show, that they are really good musicians, which we can't say from most of the punk bands.

Flogging Molly reach this variety through using quite a lot of instruments: guitars (electric as well as accoustic), bass, drums, violine, trumpet, accordian, banjo, mandolin and two typical irish folk instruments: tin whistle and bodhran which make the record smooth and lovely even though it's undeniable punk influences. That's why you will often feel like you are somewhere in Ireland and that's a nice feeling!


Pogues and beyond   April 14, 2003
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

As a keen fan of the Pogues to find a band that are even better is a wonderful feeling. This album has it all, from footstomping, 100 mph singalong tracks, to more controlled ballards. To listen to an album for the first time and enjoy every track and yet after a number of listenings not to have a favourite, shows the range of this excellent group. Enough of these words - I'm off to listen to it again.


This really is a classic piece of musical work!   September 9, 2002
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Wow what an album!
I decided to buy it after listining to the song 'whats left of the flag'A brilliant moving and enjoyable track on the album!

I am into soft punk and rock and me buying this, I was worried that it was going to be a bit too Irish folk for mem but this is a really classic piece. It mixes Punk and Irish Folk music into one amazing combination! It really works!

It is also quite a moving album and has some brilliant moving lyrics and songs.

In my view whatever music you enjoy, you can't go wrong with this album- Buy it and enjoy it!