The Very Best Of: The Dubliners
The Dubliners · 2009
63 min · 20 tracks · folk · Irish folk music
A spirited collection of traditional Irish folk anthems that captures the heart and soul of Ireland.
Why this album works
The album serves as a significant retrospective of The Dubliners' impact on Irish culture, featuring classics that have become staples in the folk repertoire. It received positive critical reception and helped introduce their music to new generations, further solidifying their role in popularizing Irish folk music worldwide.
- Best for
- spirited sing-alongs with friends celebratory moments of nostalgia wave-like pacing for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2009, this compilation album marked a celebration of The Dubliners' legacy as pioneers of Irish folk music. By this time, the group had already established themselves over four decades earlier with their debut album in 1964, and this collection showcased their most beloved tracks, highlighting their enduring influence on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· The Cranberries· Gilbert O'Sullivan· The Boomtown Rats· Kate Bush· Enya· Sinéad O'Connor· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Irish Rover Standout 4:08
- 2 Whiskey in the Jar Standout 2:32
- 3 Seven Drunken Nights 3:13
- 4 Molly Malone 2:57
- 5 Wild Rover 3:14
- 6 Dirty Old Town 3:36
- 7 Mountain Dew 2:19
- 8 Rocky Road to Dublin 2:36
- 9 The Sick Note 2:54
- 10 Monto 2:55
- 11 The Mason's Apron 3:38
- 12 Ragman's Ball 2:00
- 13 The Town I Loved So Well Standout 6:25
- 14 Jar of Porter 1:41
- 15 Finnegan's Wake 2:30
- 16 The Leaving of Liverpool 4:42
- 17 Kitty Come Down From Limerick (live) 2:59
- 18 The Black Velvet Band 3:29
- 19 McAlpine's Fusiliers 3:15
- 20 Dicey Reilly 2:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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