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Gag Gifts, Occasion Gifts - Float
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List Price: $16.98
Our Price: $13.99
Your Save: $ 2.99 ( 18% )
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Manufacturer: Side One Dummy
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0603967134827
Label: Side One Dummy
Manufacturer: Side One Dummy
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Side One Dummy
Release Date: 2008-03-04
Studio: Side One Dummy
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Editorial Reviews:
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What makes a band truly remarkable? Insightful lyrics? Memorable melodies? Blow-your mind live performances? The truth is that it takes all of those things along with a boundless enthusiasm, an infectious energy and a supreme devotion to the fans. With this rare combination, a band may ascend past "good," - and reach sublime. Drawing on the hardships and joys of their own lives and a musical history ranging from old world Celtic to modern day punk rock, the seven members of Flogging Molly do just that, and they do it with a charm and an ease that makes them one of the most revered bands performing today. Flogging Molly isn't a mere band, they're a seven member nuclear family. They are as devoted to one another as they are to the music they create. It's no wonder their extended family - the legion of loyal Flogging Molly fans - keeps growing every day.
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Summary: Every bit as good as the ol' ones:
Comment: Not a o' a letdown for those of you worried fans out there. Enjoy the latest (though admittedly not greatest)release from the almighty Molly. Perhaps the swagger is a bit lacking, but you can't expect the piss an' vinegar to last forever. A nice change I say. Cheers.
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Summary: Take a second listen
Comment: My initial reaction to this album was a touch of disappointment. This is certainly not the same Flogging Molly of yesteryear. They are more mature, their lyrics are crafted more carefully, and the melody is developed and sophisticated. Yet, for some reason it did not strike me instantly as the previous albums have. So why the 5 stars? Recently, I had some of those life changing experiences in my life that we all have, and this album happened to pop up in my random play. I really gave it a listen then. Without preconceived notion or expectation. I listened to it for what it was. And i fell in Love. This album really hits home, when you have that sort of moment of epiphany. The thoughtful lyrics, and thought invoking melody, are a beautiful combination. This is not a drinking album, as the previous may have been. This is an album, however, that will impact you in some way.. will make you think in some way... Will invoke emotion, be it joy, sadness, longing, or comfort. This album will envelope you, if you just give it a chance.
That is what music should do, is it not?
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Summary: Treading water, drinking watered down whiskey...
Comment: Dave King is an erudite and obviously intelligent soul but he's trying far too hard to squeeze his education into the good time Oirish punk rock Flogging Molly produce.
He takes well worn cliches, gives them a twist and fails. Adding a spin or trying to create new ones just drags the whole Flogging Molly experience down. It's something that has hampered every Molly album, just as you're getting into it a lyric jars and you're left thinking ??? when all you want is simple heartfelt passion.
That said, if you like their previous stuff you'll enjoy this, it's by no means a bad album but don't expect a 'Black Friday Rule' or 'Rebels of the Sacred Heart' or even a 'Tobacco Island'. It's a pale shadow compared to anything from 'Drunken Lullabies' or 'Swagger'.
I love Flogging Molly but Dave King has to stop trying; Drink yer Guinness, down yr whiskey and don't start recording the next Molly album until you can't stand up/yr mind's a blank... Because what Flogging Molly need is a dunderheaded thug roaring "My heart belongs to Ireland" or "I'll never hurt you Molly, my love. Not again" with that wry Shane MacGowen glance askance that tells us all that, soon as the little woman's put out, she'll feel the back of my hand! (And she, bless her, will love her man no matter what.) I'm talking passion; rightly or wrongly.
They don't need another album of borrowed cliches.
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Summary: Floats right up there
Comment: In this album FM has reached musical high with "tight instrumentals" and good lyrics that escape the stereo type of Irish music or drinking music. Dave still has the ability to deliver heartfelt meaning-full lyrics. I would not label their music as punk, but as some sort of rock with flavor, comparable to a cold pint o' Guinness. Which I would drink over the mainstream "Bud" rock. Like Amazon said, any band that is great live and in studio, transcends today's popular rock bands which includes those who go for the glammy emo/goth look, you all know the ones I'm talking about. No "traditional rock lyrics" here. This band has it and it shows with this album. FM FTW
Customer Rating:
Summary: Float
Comment: Purchased for my 17 yr. old nephew. He loves the group and really likes this CD.
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