The Troubles
The Wolfe Tones · 2004
122 min · 32 tracks · Irish folk music
A stirring blend of traditional Irish folk and rock, echoing the struggles and resilience of a nation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic communal sing-alongs
- historical storytelling through music
- reflective moments of resilience
- spirited anthems for gatherings
- long listening sessions with depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant musical gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'The Troubles' came during The Wolfe Tones' long-standing career, marking their continued commitment to political and historical themes in music. This album follows their extensive catalog, which began in the 1960s, reflecting on decades of Irish identity and conflict.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Planxty· The Dubliners· The Irish Rovers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 This Is the Day 3:52
- 2 The Patriot Game 3:46
- 3 The Song of Partition 3:22
- 4 Children of Fear 4:14
- 5 Sunday Bloody Sunday 4:11
- 6 Plastic Bullets 5:11
- 7 The Men Behind the Wire 2:00
- 8 The Lough Sheelin Eviction 5:13
- 9 Go on Home British Soldiers 2:52
- 10 Danny Boy (The Derry Air) 3:15
- 11 Star of the County Down 2:41
- 12 In Belfast 5:23
- 13 Up the Border 1:52
- 14 The Green Glens of Antrim 3:10
- 15 The Old Orange Flute 2:26
- 16 The Old Brigade Dance Medley: The Old Brigade / On the One Road / The Broad Black Brimmer / Celtic Symphony 6:05
Disc 2
- 1 Lament for the Lost 3:22
- 2 We Shall Overcome 3:33
- 3 You'll Never Beat the Irish, Part III 4:01
- 4 Tyrone 3:56
- 5 Must Ireland Divided Be 3:57
- 6 Song of Liberty 2:43
- 7 The Orange and the Green 2:24
- 8 Long Kesh 3:19
- 9 The Sash Me Father Wore 3:25
- 10 Fermanagh Love Song 4:17
- 11 Hills of Glenswilly 3:21
- 12 Joe McDonnell 6:49
- 13 County of Armagh 2:37
- 14 Guildford Four 3:47
- 15 Billy Reid 3:07
- 16 Up the Rebels Dance Medley: Teddy Bears Head / Helicopter Song / Sean South / A Nation Once Again 7:46
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