The Wolfe Tones - The Troubles
Review by Alejandro Zamora
The Troubles, the latest album by Wolfe Tones, is a powerful and poignant musical tribute to the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people. With its stirring melodies, haunting lyrics, and impassioned performances, this album captures the spirit of a nation that has endured centuries of hardship and oppression.
From the opening track, "The Boys of the Old Brigade," to the closing ballad, "The Green Fields of France," The Troubles takes listeners on a journey through the history and culture of Ireland. The album's themes range from love and loss to revolution and resistance, and each song tells a story that resonates with the listener.
One standout track is "The Patriot Game," a haunting ballad about a young man who sacrifices his life for the cause of Irish freedom. The song's mournful melody and powerful lyrics capture the sorrow and determination of a people who have suffered under British rule for centuries.
Another standout track is "The Foggy Dew," a rousing anthem that celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of the Irish rebels who fought for independence in the early 20th century. With its soaring chorus and driving rhythm, this song is sure to inspire and uplift listeners.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Song Of Liberty | ||
| This Is the Day | 3:52 | |
| Up the Border | 1:52 | |
| The Lough Sheelin Eviction | 5:13 | |
| Lament for the Lost | 3:22 | |
| Star of the County Down | 2:41 | |
| Children Of Fear | ||
| You'll Never Beat The Irish Part III | ||
| Song of Liberty | 2:43 | |
| The Men Behind the Wire | 2:0 | |
| Up The Border | ||
| The Men Behind The Wire | ||
| The Green Glens Of Antrim | ||
| Long Kesh | 3:19 | |
| This Is The Day | ||
| Lament For The Lost | ||
| The Song Of Partition | ||
| Star Of The County Down | ||
| In Belfast | 5:23 | |
| A Nation Once Again | ||
| Danny Boy (The Derry Air) | 3:15 | |
| The Orange and the Green | 2:24 | |
| Guildford Four | 3:47 | |
| Go Home British Soldiers | 2:52 | |
| County of Armagh | 2:37 | |
| The Broad Black Brimmer | ||
| Tyrone | 3:56 | |
| Sunday Bloody Sunday | 4:11 | |
| Up The Rebels Dance Medley | ||
| The Teddy Bear's Head | ||
| The Orange Flute | 2:26 | |
| Billy Reid | 3:7 | |
| The Sash Me Father Wore | 3:25 | |
| The Old Brigade Dance Medley | 6:5 | |
| Joe Mc Donnell | ||
| County Of Armagh | ||
| Hills of Glenswilly | 3:21 | |
| The Boys Of The Old Brigade | ||
| The Patriot Game | ||
| Go On Home British Soldiers | ||
| Hills Of Glenswilly | ||
| Up the Rebels Dance Medley | 7:46 | |
| The Orange And The Green | ||
| On The One Road | ||
| Sean South Of Garryowen | ||
| Children of Fear | 4:14 | |
| Fermanagh Love Song | 4:17 | |
| Joe MC Donnell | 6:49 | |
| Must Ireland Divided Be | 3:57 | |
| The Helicopter Song | ||
| The Green Glens of Antrim | 3:10 | |
| The Song of Partition | 3:22 | |
| Plastic Bullets | 5:11 | |
| The Patriot Song | 3:46 | |
| You'll Never Beat the Irish Part III | 4:1 | |
| Celtic Symphony | ||
| We Shall Overcome | 3:33 |
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Catalog Numbers
TRCD020Labels
Celtic Collections Ltd.Listen online
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- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
- kuunnella verkossa
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- 2 × CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Celtic Collections Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Celtic Collections Ltd. |
| Published By | Skin Music |
| Recorded At | Beechpark Studios |
| Glass Mastered At | Sony DADC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Accordion | Ronnie Kennedy |
| Acoustic Guitar | Kiev Connolly |
| Keyboards | Kiev Connolly |
| Backing Vocals | Modern Gospel Ensemble, Siobhán Warfield, The Wolfe Tones |
| Bass | James Blennerhassett, John Kearns, Tommy Cullen |
| Design | Zeus Creative |
| Engineer | Peter Gray |
| Mixed By | Daire Winston |
| Mastered By | Daire Winston |
| Fiddle | Adrian Hart, Máire Nì Bhreathnach |
| Liner Notes | Brian Warfield |
| Producer | Brian Warfield |
| Vocals | Brian Warfield |
| Banjo | Brian Warfield |
| Guitar | Tommy Byrne |
| Whistle | Noel Nagle |
| Written-By | Brian Warfield (tracks: 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 1-6, 1-8, 1-12, 2-1, 2-3 to 2-6, 2-9 to 2-12, 2-15, 2-16a, 2-16c), B. Warfield (tracks: 1-10, 1-11, 1-13 to 1-15, 1-16c, 2-2, 2-16b, 2-16d), N. Nagle (tracks: 1-10, 1-11, 1-13 to 1-15, 2-16c, 2-2, 2-6, 2-9, 2-11, 2-16b, 2-16d), T Byrne (tracks: 1-10, 1-11, 1-13 to 1-15, 2-16c, 2-2, 2-6, 2-9, 2-11, 2-16b, 2-16d) |
Notes
- Track 3 titled "Partition" in the booklet.
- Track 5 titled "Bloody Sunday" in the booklet.
- Track 6 titled "Plastic / Rubber Bullets" in the booklet.
- Track 9 titled "Go Home British soldiers" on the tray inlay and page 14 of the booklet.
- Track 12 titled "Belfast" in the booklet.
- Track 15 titled "The Old Orange Flute" on the tray inlay and page 14 of the booklet, and "The Auld Orange Flute" on page 8 of the booklet.
- Track 16.1 titled "The Old Brigade" on the tray inlay and page 14 of the booklet
- Track 17 titled "The Lament For The Dublin Bombings Victims" in the booklet.
- Track 19 titled "Youíll Never Beat The Irish Part III" on the tray inlay and page 15 of the booklet, and "Never Beat The Irish Part III" on page 10.
- Track 22 titled "The Song Of Liberty" in the booklet.
- Track 32.1 titled "Teddy Bears Head" on the tray inlay and page 15 of the booklet.
- Track 32.2 titled "Helicopter Song" on the tray inlay and page 15 of the booklet.
- Track 32.3 titled "Sean South" on the tray inlay and page 15 of the booklet.
- Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 to 15, 16.2 to 22, 25 to 28, 30, 32 published by Skin Music
- Track 2 published by Onward Music Ltd.
- Track 5 published by Lenono Music / ONO Music (printed as "Ono Music")
- Tracks 7, 16.1, 16.2, 29 published by Waltons Music (misspelled "Walton's Music")
- Track 23 published by Tro Essex Music Ltd.
- Track 24 published by Morning Music (misspelled "Morninig Music")
- Track 31 published by Bardis Music
- ℗ and © 2004 Celtic Collections Ltd.
- Manufactured in the EU
- Issued in a standard clear tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 5 390872 002024
- Barcode (Scanned): 5390872002024
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): Sony DADC A0100571264-0102 15 A0
- Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L555
- Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 94K3
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): Sony DADC A0100571264-0202 14 A0
- Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L554
- Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 94K6
About The Wolfe Tones
Irish Folk Band from Dublin founded as a trio in 1963 by brothers Brian & Derek Warfield and their friend Noel Nagle. They became a quartet with the addition of Tommy Byrne in November 1964. left in 2001, and the band has continued as a trio of , and .
Name Vars
- The Wolfe-Tones
- The Wolfetones
- The Wolftones
- Wolfe Tones
- Wolfe Tones Cop. Con.
- Wolfetones
- Wolftones
Members
- Derek Warfield
- Brian Warfield
- Tommy Byrne
- Noel Nagle