13 tracks that read like 13 commandments, packed full of Irish wit, tall tales and the kind of wisdom that can only come from God’s Green Isle!
Formed in 2006 Mr Irish Bastard consist of Mr. Irish Bastard (guitar, vocals), Lady Lily (tin whistle), Gran E. Smith (banjo), Boeuf Strongenuff (bass) and Ivo K’Nivo (drums). They have toured literally all over the world and with two full length albums, a mini-LP and a covers album under their belt this German band certainly play in the top division of European celtic-punk!
By Shane O’Neill
It takes real balls to cover a the Sex Pistols platinum selling ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ album in its entirety but that’s exactly what Mr. Irish Bastard did in 2011 with ‘Never Mind The Bastards – Heres Mr. Irish Bollocks’. It has to be said they did a mighty job of it adding a Celtic / folk twist to some of the worlds best selling punk tunes. Now this poses the problem….how do you top that?
Well the latest offering from Mr. Irish Bastard ‘The World, The Flesh & The Devil’ definitely doesn’t disappoint. 2015 has been quite a year so far for celtic-punk album releases but I think it’s safe to say that Mr Irish Bastard will be appearing in the top 10 celtic-punk albums for 2015 at the end of the year. If I’m wrong I can’t wait to hear what is coming from the competition in the next 8 months. The album is packed with 13 tunes with 3 bonus tunes if you feel flush and want to splash out on the deluxe version.
It’s one of those albums you’ll love from the first time you press play and luckily so as I had limited time to pull this review together.
‘I Hope They Sell Beer In Hell’ is one of those songs that gets stuck in your head (but in a good way).
“I’m stranded here on a empty rockwhile the ships just pass me by,and the sun has burned a hole in methat the moon fills every night.I watch the stars exploderight above my headand one day son you’ll find your placethat’s what the old man said”
The title could easily be adopted by the London Celtic Punk crew for their anthem!! ‘Don’t You Walk Away’, ‘Captain O Captain’ and ‘That Bitch Drank My Whiskey’ are well worth a listen and would be sure to get the crowd going at a live gig ( hint, hint ….come to London!!!!). ‘Drink Another Day’ is Mr Irish Bastard’s call to prayer, an ode to perseverance and determination with a chorus that sticks in your head like a three-day hangover.
“with a raised glass and a raised fist – I‘ll fight my way out of this – and we‘ll live to drink another day!”
I would definitely recommend you pick up a copy of this album and get listening to the Munster based Mr Irish Bastard. ‘The World, The Flesh & The Devil’ was recorded with producer Jörg Umbreit. It’s set to be released on 8 May 2015 on CD, vinyl and as a digital download on Reedo Records, distributed through Rough Trade. Keep an eye out for the special limited deluxe edition featuring a CD, a bonus vinyl-look CD, a MR. IRISH BASTARD flag and engraved hip flask as well as two beermats and a membership card for the School of Drinking.
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