Rebel Songs And Drinking Songs: The Rising Of The Moon (1959)/ Come Fill Your Glass With Us

De twee eerste albums, uit 1956 en 1959, van het Ierse volksmuziekgezelschap samengevoegd tot dubbelaar. "This album is a largely austere collection of fight songs and ballads that trace the fighting history of Ireland. It features the singing of the brothers Clancy; Makem sings as well, adds his tin whistle, and even plays rousing, military-style percussion on tracks like "Men of the West." The album might be most striking for its instrumentation. Besides the input of Makem, the album features expressive guitar and harp, courtesy of Jack Keenan and Jack Malady, respectively. It lends the music its intimate feel; it's a sound that the Clancys would move away from on later, more crowd-pleasing releases. The second album from the Clancys and Makem, "Come Fill The Glass With Us", is among their most notable efforts, helping launch the group to international success. As indicated by the title, it is a virtual soundtrack of Irish pub life, perfectly evoking the hard-drinking, late-night atmosphere." (Allmusic)

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