Many Mouths Shut!
Orthodox Celts · 2017
13 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant blend of traditional Irish folk sounds infused with modern rock energy, creating a spirited celebration of heritage and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wish You The Very Worst — This track stands out for its raw emotional honesty and catchy melody, encapsulating the heartache and resilience often found in folk narratives.
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Revolution — With its anthemic spirit and driving rhythms, this song captures a sense of urgency and social commentary that resonates deeply within contemporary contexts.
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Parting Glass — A poignant closing track that showcases the band’s ability to evoke nostalgia and reflection through heartfelt lyrics and rich musical arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional and modern elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and engaging arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that combines traditional Irish melodies with modern rock instrumentation, setting an energetic tone.
- Several tracks feature intricate instrumental arrangements, including fiddles and bodhráns, which are prominent throughout the record.
- The title track incorporates call-and-response vocals, creating a communal feel that invites listener participation.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's spirited journey.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 celebrations of community
- joyful energy for gatherings
- lively jigs for dancing
- nostalgic reflections on heritage
- invigorating tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer subdued, minimalist sounds
- want slow, contemplative music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Many Mouths Shut! is Orthodox Celts' fifth studio album, following their 2013 release, Under the Green Hill. At this point in their career, they had solidified their reputation for blending Serbian influences with classic Irish folk music, marking a continued evolution in their sound and songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Flogging Molly· Dropkick Murphys
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Wish You The Very Worst
The narrative shifts from personal sorrow to a broader commentary on betrayal and loss, revealing layers of vulnerability and strength.
This structural choice allows the song to move beyond individual experience into collective feelings of disenchantment, enhancing its emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One / Milk & Honey
- 2 I Wish You The Very Worst
- 3 Morrison's Jig
- 4 Save Me
- 5 The Banshee
- 6 King Of The Hill
- 7 Flowers Of Red Hill
- 8 Lone Wolf
- 9 Revolution
- 10 Banish Misfortune
- 11 Double Cross
- 12 Parting Glass
- 13 Kesh Jig
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