Chicken Boxer
Gaelic Storm · 2012
60 min · 16 tracks · Celtic music
A lively fusion of traditional Celtic melodies and contemporary arrangements that invites listeners to celebrate life's moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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Irish Breakfast Day — This track encapsulates the band's playful spirit with its upbeat tempo and humorous lyrics about enjoying a hearty breakfast, reflecting their lighthearted take on everyday life.
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Rag and Bone — With its catchy chorus and lively instrumentation, this song showcases Gaelic Storm's knack for storytelling through music, blending traditional sounds with modern flair.
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Whichever Way the Wind Blows — The song highlights themes of resilience and adaptability, resonating with listeners through its uplifting melody and heartfelt lyrics that encourage embracing change.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong arrangements and a lively mix of traditional and contemporary elements, though it doesn't redefine its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, blending traditional Celtic instruments like fiddles and accordions with modern rhythms and arrangements.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the album's energetic start.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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
- celebratory moments with friends
- steady pacing for gatherings
- joyful tunes for road trips
- inviting melodies for dancing
- lively background for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Chicken Boxer' was released in 2012, Gaelic Storm was already well-established as a prominent name in the Celtic music scene, following their breakthrough with 'Bring Yer Wellies' in 2004. This album marked their continued evolution and confidence in blending genres while maintaining their roots in Irish folk traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The High Kings· Lúnasa· Altan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One More Day Above the Roses 3:53
- 2 Irish Breakfast Day 4:31
- 3 Rag and Bone Intro 1:06
- 4 Rag and Bone 3:01
- 5 Dead Bird Hill 3:59
- 6 My Lucky Day 3:45
- 7 The Bear and the Butcher Boy 5:08
- 8 Whichever Way the Wind Blows 4:36
- 9 Cunla 4:36
- 10 Out the Road 3:56
- 11 I Can't Find My Way Home 3:08
- 12 Marching Free 3:39
- 13 Stone by Stone 3:32
- 14 Where E're You Go 3:53
- 15 The Storks of Guadalajara 4:07
- 16 Alligator Arms 3:28
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