So much for the stereotypical thinking. That which is true, however, some, Flogging Molly show from ... right ... Los Angeles. Since 1997, the band founded by frontman Dave King in Molly Malone's Pub celebrates its fusion of Irish folk and punk and white since both Punk Rocker 'Finally released on Side One Dummy' and traditionalists who like sometimes hear the LEVELLERS to captivate. By instrumentation including acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle and accordion Flogging Molly limits thereby audible from street punk of Dropkick Murphys from Boston or the Scottish ethno-rock of Real McKenzies from Vancouver from.
After the 2006 'Whiskey on a Sunday', which contained some acoustic variations and a band documentation, now comes with the present DVD and double CD in beautiful Digi-Pack, the first real live album to the world, to this final green to coat. The 22 pieces included in the domestic Greek Theatre, comprise the entire creative period of the seven-member combo, put alllerdings but an emphasis on the last studio album 'Float', which is certainly likely to disappoint some fans of the old days.
Apart from that inspire Flogging Molly particularly playful Firstly a clearly audible, but played without audible errors live experience is on offer, which knows how to convince others in the mix. Only the bass could be mixed slightly more present on the CD. But the highlight is anyway the video post, of course, filmed from thousands of settings and with the finest equipment, the front of an audience shows the band in a good mood and well-dressed in suit with tie and hat, which also clearly has fun, dancing, clapping , sings and destroyed many a Guiness. In addition, all the music videos and some interviews on the DVD are available.
Fans of the mentioned bands in this review should not miss this American-Irish treat for the price of a normal CD in no case. However, one should also remember that Flogging Molly deliver a Nieschenprodukt that not everyone likes, and in the long term is perhaps a bit monotonous. One can not constantly be in a celebratory mood. My better half in this case asks me now strongly on this, identify the silly Pied Piper music. Well, I will not argue me, I liked it very much.
