Cabbage cover

Cabbage

Gaelic Storm · 2010

52 min · 14 tracks · Celtic music

Energetic Celtic melodies entwine with contemporary storytelling, creating a lively celebration of cultural heritage and camaraderie.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Raised on Black and Tans — This opening track sets the tone with its rousing energy and narrative about Irish identity, encapsulating the band's spirit and musical ethos.
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    Just Ran Out of Whiskey — A humorous take on the consequences of indulgence, this song highlights Gaelic Storm's knack for blending lighthearted lyrics with catchy melodies.
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    Northern Lights — This track features poignant lyrics that evoke a sense of longing while maintaining an upbeat tempo, showcasing the band's range in emotional expression.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lively celebrations of camaraderie
  • steady pacing for sing-alongs
  • mid-tempo energy for gatherings
  • engaging storytelling throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking slow, introspective moments
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Cabbage marks Gaelic Storm's sixth studio album, released in 2010, following their successful 2009 album, Matching Sweaters. By this time, the band had established a solid reputation in the Celtic music scene, building on their experience from performances at festivals and extensive touring.
Stylistic neighbors
The High Kings· Lúnasa· Altan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Raised on Black and Tans 3:29
  • 2 Space Race 4:08
  • 3 Cyclone McClusky 3:55
  • 4 Blind Monkey 3:12
  • 5 Green Eyes, Red Hair 3:57
  • 6 Just Ran Out of Whiskey 4:20
  • 7 Jimmy's Bucket 3:45
  • 8 Cecilia 3:28
  • 9 The Buzzards of Bourbon Street 3:33
  • 10 Turn This Ship Around 4:06
  • 11 Rum Runners 3:40
  • 12 Northern Lights 3:50
  • 13 Crazy Eyes McGillicuddy 3:59
  • 14 Chucky Timm 3:11

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