A Drop of the Hard Stuff
The Dubliners · 1967
44 min · 14 tracks · folk · Irish folk music
Traditional Irish folk melodies intertwine with raucous storytelling, evoking the spirit of communal pub singalongs.
Why this album works
The album showcases The Dubliners at a peak moment in their career, reflecting the vibrant folk revival of the 1960s. 'Seven Drunken Nights' became a notable hit, often associated with pub culture, while the album itself contributed to The Dubliners' legacy as ambassadors of Irish folk music, influencing countless artists and helping to popularize traditional Irish music globally.
- Best for
- communal singalong experiences storytelling with lively energy short, engaging listening sessions
- Context
- Released in December 1967, 'A Drop of the Hard Stuff' was The Dubliners' fifth studio album and came during a time when they were solidifying their reputation as key figures in the Irish folk revival. Following their breakthrough success in the early 1960s with albums like 'The Dubliners' (1964), this record further established their influence on both traditional Irish music and the burgeoning folk scene worldwide.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Cranberries· Gilbert O'Sullivan· The Boomtown Rats· Kate Bush· Enya· Sinéad O'Connor· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seven Drunken Nights Standout 3:47
- 2 The Galway Races Standout 3:24
- 3 The Old Alarm Clock 2:01
- 4 Colonel Fraser & O'Rourke's Reel 2:43
- 5 The Rising of the Moon 2:42
- 6 McCafferty 2:31
- 7 I'm a Rover 4:54
- 8 Weila Waile 3:28
- 9 The Travelling People 3:57
- 10 Limerick Rake 3:14
- 11 Zoological Gardens 2:15
- 12 The Fairmoye Lasses and Sporting Paddy 2:00
- 13 Black Velvet Band Standout 4:32
- 14 Paddy on the Railway 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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