Flogging Molly

Editor's Review:

Flogging Molly is back with a new album of energetic Irish punk rock entitled Within a Mile of Home. While not quite as good as their first offering Swagger, their latest does prove to be a keeper. This seven-piece band continues to follow in the footsteps of the impeccable Pogues. Dave King’s charming Irish accent and the use of fiddle, tin whistle, spoons and mandolin all give the music that wonderful Celtic flavor. This is evident on the spoon clicking intro to “Seven Deadly Sins,” which serves as a calm before the punk storm that follows. “Factory Girls” is an enjoyable duet featuring Lucinda Williams that is reminiscent of Kirsty MacColl’s teaming with the aforementioned Pogues. If you like either punk or traditional Irish music, definitely give Flogging Molly a go.
– Connell Burton McDaniel

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Record Label Side One Dummy Released October 2004

Tracks Screaming at the Wailing Wall Seven Deadly Sins Factory Girls (featuring Lucinda Williams) To Youth (My Sweet Roisin Dubh) Whistles the Wind Light of a Fading Star Tobacco Island The Wrong Company Tomorrow Comes a Day Too Soon Queen Anne's Revenge Wanderlust Within a Mile of Home The Spoken Wheel With a Wonder and a Wild Desire Don't Let Me Die

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