More Of The Hard Stuff – THE DUBLINERS*****

Muirton Durcan/Poor Old Dicey Riley/A Nation Once Again/Whiskey In The Jar/The Old Triangle/The Pub With No Beer/Kelly The Boy From Killan/Croppy Boy/Sullivan’s John/Come & Join The British Army/(The Bonnie) Shoals Of Herring/Mormon Braes/Drink It Up Men/Maloney Wants A Drink

Another Drop Of The Hard Stuff was a speedy follow up album from legendary traditional Irish folk group The Dubliners. All the sixties albums on the Major Minor label, released with this classic line up, can be thoroughly recommended. (UK:8)

"These songs characterize a very unique approach. The Dubliners were heading for a big-time sound, not using very much amplification. Their choice of instrumentals has revealed their passionate intensity and meticulous expertise in mastering complex rhythmic jives."

"The voices of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly and Ciarán Bourke fill up a very important gap in the songs. The way they handle the songs is of utmost spontaneity and with exquisite enjoyment as they rip through them all one by one."

"This is the one and only treasure trove. Go enjoy the songs and sing or dance along if you want. The Dubliners won't mind."

"Gutsy, raunchy and lots of fun, this album is an immediate pick up to any lagging hour. Listening to it is nothing but sheer joy. You fall in love with the various voices in the group and applaud when your favourite one comes through with yet another Irish affirmation of life, love, of duty to country and not the least - the sacrosanct juice of the barley."

"If you are old enough to have enjoyed The Dubliners in their prime, this is a wonderful LP. Here the boys produce a veritable what's what of Irish music from songs of rebellion and modern political updates on those themes, novelty songs, and songs based on the old traditions of whiskey, women, war and the wounds of occupation on the Irish psyche."

"As for the whiskey we have Whiskey In The Jar. For the wounds of occupation well, how about A Nation Once Again and Come & Join The British Army. You have a pretty good look at the run of the old Irish traditions and a wide swathe of Irish musical history."