Alive Alive-O
The Dubliners · 1997
91 min · 21 tracks · folk · Irish folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish folk melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and communal spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic communal sing-alongs
- dynamic storytelling experience
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- for lively gatherings
- evocative melodies for reminiscing
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- not suited for quiet introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Alive Alive-O' came during The Dubliners' resurgence, following their reformation in the early 1990s. This album showcased their enduring legacy in Irish folk music, capturing both classic tracks and new arrangements while they continued to tour internationally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fermoy Lassies / Sporting Paddy 2:05
- 2 The Banks of the Roses 2:28
- 3 The Black Velvet Band 3:34
- 4 The Foggy Dew 3:33
- 5 The Town I Loved So Well 5:14
- 6 Showman's Fancy / Wonder Hornpipe / Swallow's Tail 6:07
- 7 The Sick Note 4:12
- 8 The Manchester Rambler 5:32
- 9 Job of Journey Work / Cork Hornpipe 3:56
- 10 Maid behind the Bar / Boyne Hunt / Shaskeen Real / Mason's Apron 6:25
Disc 2
- 1 Kelly the Boy From Killane 3:35
- 2 The Fields of Athenry 4:12
- 3 Step It Out Mary 6:07
- 4 Chief O'Neill's Hornpipe / Ryan's Hornpipe / Mullingar Races 5:43
- 5 South Australia 3:42
- 6 Dirty Old Town 3:44
- 7 Among Friends 4:34
- 8 Drag That Fiddle 5:44
- 9 Whiskey in the Jar 2:57
- 10 The Wild Rover 3:35
- 11 Molly Malone 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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