Released 20 years ago
Live at Vicar Street
The Dubliners · 2006
112 min · 28 tracks · folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies, woven together with spirited performances and heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Fermoy Lasses / Sporting Paddy Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Black Velvet Band — This track encapsulates the spirit of Irish folk with its catchy melody and engaging narrative about love and loss, showcasing The Dubliners' harmonic strength.
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Whiskey in the Jar — A quintessential Irish ballad that tells the tale of betrayal and adventure, this song is often associated with The Dubliners and showcases their traditional roots.
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The Rare Auld Times — This poignant song reflects on nostalgia and homecoming, illustrating the band's ability to evoke deep emotions through storytelling and melody.
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Dirty Old Town — This urban folk song highlights The Dubliners' versatility, blending themes of love and loss with a gritty portrayal of city life, further emphasizing their lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of live Irish folk music but lacks a strong narrative arc across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include audience interaction, with the band encouraging sing-alongs and responding to cheers, enhancing the live atmosphere.
- The instrumentation prominently features acoustic guitars, fiddles, and bodhráns, creating a rich texture that highlights the band's folk roots.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- communal energy in live settings
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- heartfelt storytelling through tradition
- for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek quiet, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the band's essence and is celebrated for its live authenticity by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Dublin nightlife· Irish nostalgia· traditional storytelling
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at Vicar Street' was released in 2006, The Dubliners had already established themselves as pivotal figures in Irish folk music since their formation in 1962. This album captured their enduring legacy and showcased their live performance prowess, coming nearly a decade after their previous studio album, 'The Dubliners Live.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Fermoy Lasses / Sporting Paddy Start here 2:40
- 2 The Black Velvet Band 3:33
- 3 The Spanish Lady 3:26
- 4 The Ferryman 3:21
- 5 The Rare Auld Times 5:10
- 6 The Belfast Hornpipe / The Swallow's Tail 4:35
- 7 The Pool Song 3:07
- 8 When the Boys Come Rolling Home 3:39
- 9 Luke's 21st Anniversary Poem 1:25
- 10 The Dublin Minstrel 4:47
- 11 Paddy on the Railway 4:18
- 12 I Wish I Had Someone to Love Me 6:43
- 13 The Maid Behind The Bar / The Boyne Hunt / The Shaskeen / The High Reel 5:12
- 14 I'll Tell Me Ma 2:33
Disc 2
- 1 Kelly the Boy From Killane 3:00
- 2 Fiddler's Green 6:24
- 3 All for Me Grog 3:42
- 4 The Three Sea Captains / The Mullingar Races 6:08
- 5 The Rocky Road to Dublin 3:07
- 6 Finnegan's Wake 4:22
- 7 The Leaving of Liverpool 4:41
- 8 The Marino Waltz 3:35
- 9 The Foxrock Hornpipe / Ostinelli's Hornpipe 5:03
- 10 Dirty Old Town 4:02
- 11 Whiskey in the Jar 2:56
- 12 The Wild Rover 3:25
- 13 Molly Malone 3:28
- 14 The Irish Rover 3:56
What to play next
Too Late to Stop Now: The Very Best of the Dubliners
2006
This album captures the essence of their spirited performances and storytelling.
Live from the Gaiety
2004
It offers a similar live experience with vibrant Irish melodies.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Tears of Stone
The Chieftains
Shares traditional Irish instrumentation and heartfelt storytelling in a live format.
Island Angel
Altan
Captures similar themes of Irish heritage with rich melodies and vibrant arrangements.
Lúnasa
Lúnasa
Features intricate instrumental work and evokes the lively spirit of Irish folk traditions.
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