Released 20 years ago
Bring Yer Wellies
Gaelic Storm · 2006
50 min · 14 tracks · Celtic music
A vibrant blend of traditional Celtic melodies and contemporary influences, infused with playful energy and storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss Me I’m Irish — This track encapsulates the band's fun-loving spirit and has become an anthem for festive occasions, highlighting their ability to blend humor with catchy melodies.
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The Long Way Home — With its reflective lyrics and poignant melody, this song showcases the more introspective side of Gaelic Storm while still retaining their signature upbeat style.
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Me and the Moon — This track stands out for its enchanting narrative about love and longing, set against a backdrop of engaging instrumentation that invites listeners into its world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and contemporary elements effectively, though it follows familiar patterns within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining an upbeat energy through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective pieces.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that invites listener participation.
- The instrumentation prominently includes traditional Celtic instruments like fiddles and accordions, layered with contemporary rhythms and arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- playful sing-along moments
- steady pacing for gatherings
- storytelling that invites engagement
- invigorating energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek immediate emotional impact
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Bring Yer Wellies' was released in 2006, Gaelic Storm had already established themselves as a notable force in the Celtic music scene, following their breakout success with the album 'How Are We Getting Home?' in 2004. This album marked their third studio release, showcasing a maturation in their sound while maintaining their lively roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The High Kings· Lúnasa· Altan
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Long Way Home
The verse shifts perspective to reflect on personal journeys and choices made along the way.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scalliwag 3:32
- 2 Me and the Moon 4:23
- 3 Never Drink ’em Dry (Johnny Tarr’s Funeral) 3:03
- 4 The Devil Down Below 3:26
- 5 Dé Luain, Dé Máirt 3:05
- 6 Bare in the Basin 3:24
- 7 Kelly’s Wellies 3:52
- 8 Slingshot 3:25
- 9 Hello Monday 3:18
- 10 The Long Way Home 4:28
- 11 The Salt Lick 3:43
- 12 Don’t Go for "the One" 2:09
- 13 Tornado Alley 3:37
- 14 Kiss Me I’m Irish 5:01
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