At It Again
The Dubliners · 1968
37 min · 14 tracks · folk music
Traditional Irish folk melodies intertwine with lively instrumentation and spirited vocals, evoking a sense of community and cultural heritage.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seven Deadly Sins Start here — This track opens the album with a playful yet critical take on moral failures, setting the tone for the mix of humor and seriousness throughout.
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Nancy Whiskey — A classic folk tale woven into a melodic narrative, this song captures the essence of longing and love that characterizes much of Irish folk music.
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I Wish I Were Back in Liverpool — The poignant lyrics express nostalgia and homesickness, striking a chord with listeners who yearn for places and moments left behind.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional melodies with spirited performances, reflecting its role in the Irish folk revival.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple instrumental medleys that showcase traditional Irish instruments like the fiddle and tin whistle, creating a lively atmosphere.
- Vocals are often shared among the group, with harmonies that emphasize community and collective storytelling.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response structures, inviting listener participation and enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lively sing-alongs with friends
- spirited tunes for celebrations
- short bursts of joy
- wave-like pacing for easy flow
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek deep introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped popularize Irish folk music during the 1960s revival, expanding their audience.
- Themes
- Irish folk revival· nostalgic longing· playful moral critique
- Career context
- Released in 1968, At It Again was The Dubliners' fifth studio album, following their successful self-titled album in 1964. By this time, they had established themselves as key figures in the Irish folk revival, gaining significant popularity both in Ireland and internationally. This album further solidified their reputation as ambassadors of traditional Irish music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty
Tracklist
- 1 Seven Deadly Sins Start here 2:46
- 2 Net Hauling Song 2:14
- 3 Nancy Whiskey 2:40
- 4 Many Young Men of Twenty 2:25
- 5 Instrumental Medley: Paddy's Gone to France / Skylark 2:04
- 6 Molly Bawn 3:15
- 7 The Dundee Weaver 1:28
- 8 The Irish Navy 2:27
- 9 Tibby Dunbar 1:48
- 10 The Inniskillen Dragoons 3:43
- 11 Instrumental Medley: The Piper's Chair / Bill Hart's Jig / The Nights of St. Patrick 2:00
- 12 I Wish I Were Back in Liverpool 4:01
- 13 Darby O'Leary 2:41
- 14 Go to Sea No More 4:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Chieftains 2
The Chieftains
Features traditional Irish instrumentation with a focus on communal celebration and vibrant folk melodies.
Planxty
Planxty
Combines lively arrangements with rich storytelling, echoing the spirit of Irish folk traditions.
Island Angel
Altan
Shares the same blend of spirited vocals and intricate arrangements rooted in Irish cultural heritage.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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