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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

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