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THE REVIEW
Flogging Molly, Flogging Molly. It's a name that immediately brings to mind festive atmospheres, dances, beer and... Ireland.
The Los Angeles band has previously made a name for itself as one of the best in the punk\folk scene. "Drunken Lullabies" or "Devil's Dance Floor" surely come to mind, among their most famous tracks.
After a little less than 2 years since their last "Within a Mile of Home," they return to the scene with "Float"... more folk, more mature, more catchy, less punk.
"Requiem For A Dying Song" opens the show with its cheerful and easy-to-listen melody, followed by the beautiful "Paddy's Lament," which finds peace in the third track, the title track "Float." The choice to include a ballad in the first part of the album is curious.
The central part of the album is the most valid and engaging, highlighting the stunning "Lightning Storm" and "Punch Drunk Grinning Soul." Listening to Molly at first glance may seem repetitive and monotonous. In my opinion, it is precisely that rhythmic formula that gives the work that magic, gritty and relentless energy that makes the listener's imagination wander into the carefree universe sung by the group.
Lastly, let's remember "Man With No Country" and "The Story So Far " which masterfully (but melancholically) closes 2008 with Flogging Molly.
Undoubtedly a mature album and the result of serious work by the group, highly appreciable and remarkable.
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Summary by Bot
Flogging Molly's Float marks a mature evolution for the band, emphasizing folk over punk while maintaining energetic and catchy tunes. Highlights include tracks like "Lightning Storm" and "Punch Drunk Grinning Soul." The album blends celebratory and melancholic moods, showcasing the band's signature rhythmic energy and Irish roots. Overall, it is a highly appreciable and remarkable release.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
02 (No More) Paddy’s Lament (03:25)
04 You Won’t Make a Fool Out of Me (02:43)
05 The Lightning Storm (03:30)
06 Punch Drunk Grinning Soul (04:21)
07 Us of Lesser Gods (03:20)
08 Between a Man and a Woman (03:21)
09 From the Back of a Broken Dream (03:21)
10 Man With No Country (03:04)
11 The Story So Far (04:11)
Flogging Molly
Flogging Molly is an Irish-American Celtic punk band formed in Los Angeles in 1997 by Dublin-born singer Dave King. Their sound fuses traditional Irish instrumentation with punk rock energy across albums like Swagger, Drunken Lullabies, Float, Speed of Darkness, Life Is Good, and Anthem.04 Reviews
