Drunken Lullabies
Drunken Lullabies is a 2002 album by the Irish-American punk band Flogging Molly. It reached # 157 on the Billboard charts. It has since been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Reception
Allmusic gave the album a positive review. The review called the title track a standout and noted its themes of "decrying the ills of modern society" as well as its "breakneck speed." It also referred to the song "Death Valley Queen" as a "dirge of Dylanesque proportions." The reviewer concluded that "After one listen, you'll probably wish you were Irish."
In a 4-star review, Punknews.org said that Flogging Molly "sounds authentic" and named “What’s Left Of The Flag," “Rebels Of The Sacred Heart” and “The Rare Ould Times” as the standout tracks.
In media
Track listing
All lyrics written by Dave King, except where noted, all music composed by Flogging Molly, except where noted.
| 1. |
"Drunken Lullabies" |
3:50 |
| 2. |
"What's Left of the Flag" |
3:39 |
| 3. |
"May the Living Be Dead (In Our Wake)" |
3:50 |
| 4. |
"If I Ever Leave This World Alive" |
3:21 |
| 5. |
"The Kilburn High Road" |
3:43 |
| 6. |
"Rebels of the Sacred Heart" |
5:11 |
| 7. |
"Swagger" |
2:05 |
| 8. |
"Cruel Mistress" |
2:57 |
| 9. |
"Death Valley Queen" |
4:18 |
| 10. |
"Another Bag of Bricks" |
3:45 |
| 11. |
"The Rare Ould Times" (Pete St. John) |
4:06 |
| 12. |
"The Son Never Shines (On Closed Doors)" |
4:25 |
Total length: |
45:18 |
Personnel
- Dave King - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, bodhran, spoons, backing vocals
- Bridget Regan - fiddle, tin whistle, ullieann pipes, backing vocals
- Dennis Casey - electric guitar, backing vocals
- Matt Hensley - accordion
- Nathen Maxwell - bass, backing vocals, lead vocal on "Cruel Mistress"
- Bob Schmidt - mandolin, banjo, bazouki, backing vocals
- George Schwindt - drums
Chart performance
References
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