Spirit of the Irish: Ultimate Collection
The Dubliners · 2003
65 min · 20 tracks · folk · Irish folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish folk, blending rousing melodies with heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rousing sing-alongs with friends
- heartfelt storytelling and nostalgia
- evening gatherings around the fire
- varied energy for diverse moods
- instrumental interludes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Spirit of the Irish: Ultimate Collection' captures The Dubliners at a celebrated moment in their career as they revisited their extensive catalog of traditional Irish music. This compilation came after decades of influential performances and solidified their status as icons in the folk genre, showcasing both classic tracks and beloved anthems that defined their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clancy Brothers· The Chieftains· Planxty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Irish Rover 4:07
- 2 The Rocky Road to Dublin 2:35
- 3 McAlpine's Fusiliers 3:13
- 4 Seven Drunken Nights 3:11
- 5 The Fields of Athenry 4:04
- 6 The Wild Rover 3:13
- 7 Dicey Reilly 2:38
- 8 Black Velvet Band 3:27
- 9 The Auld Triangle 2:14
- 10 The Marino Waltz (instrumental) 2:39
- 11 Gentleman Soldier 2:06
- 12 Whiskey in the Jar 2:31
- 13 Finnegan's Wake 2:29
- 14 Carrickfergus 6:14
- 15 Monto 2:54
- 16 The Mason's Apron (instrumental) 3:37
- 17 Dirty Old Town 3:34
- 18 Ragman's Ball 1:59
- 19 The Mountain Dew 2:18
- 20 The Town I Loved So Well 6:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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