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Post by Kapitan on Mar 17, 2021 13:57:11 GMT
In the spirit of the day, who is your favorite Irish musician or band (and why)?
Note, I'm not including artists of Irish descent who weren't actually from Ireland: no Paul McCartney, no Elvis Costello, etc.
Also, apologies if the choices are missing your favorites! I just kind of went off the top of my head, and realized quickly that I don't know many Irish artists...
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Post by Kapitan on Mar 17, 2021 14:07:31 GMT
I voted U2, by the way. Not that I'm a particular fan of them, but I do like much of their early to mid stuff, especially what became their era of real superstardom, Unforgettable Fire through Achtung Baby, or thereabouts.
It's actually possible I prefer Thin Lizzy, but inexplicably I've still never really delved into their catalogue. So it seems a little silly to pretend they're my favorite when my knowledge is pretty limited.
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Post by B.E. on Mar 17, 2021 14:09:58 GMT
U2. I think I’ll listen to one of their albums on the commute home today. It’s been a while.
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Post by kds on Mar 17, 2021 14:20:21 GMT
No contest - Thin Lizzy. They had a series of six very good to great albums from 1974-1979. Unfortunately, in the States, they're pretty much considered a one hit wonder with The Boys are Back in Town.
I think U2 had a very good run in the 1980s, but haven't really done a whole lot IMO since Achtung Baby (an album I just recently listened to, and was very underwhelmed by).
EDIT - A side note on U2. After they were put on a list of Most Hated Bands in history, I recently revisited their 1980-1991 catalog. I still think WAR is a great album, and there are plenty of great songs on every other album, but I'll put Lizzy's 1974-1979 six album run up against the U2 six album run any day.
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Post by Emdeeh on Mar 17, 2021 14:48:16 GMT
My vote goes to Van Morrison from that list, since he's a long-time musical fave of mine. I do like me some Pogues, too -- particularly their mix of traditional folk and punk. As for the Cranberries, "Zombie" is one amazing performance of a song. U2 and Thin Lizzy -- great bands, but I think Van the Man is the best.
Some other Irish acts, traditional and Celtic music: The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Chieftains, Altan, The Bothy Band, De Dannan, and Clannad. And for fans of the dreamy, new-age sounds, there's Enya. And don't forget Sinead O'Connor and The Boomtown Rats.
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Post by kds on Mar 17, 2021 14:55:52 GMT
The Dubliners have also put out some very good traditional Irish music.
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Post by jk on Mar 17, 2021 15:17:11 GMT
I saw Thin Lizzie twice in the 1970s but my vote goes to U2.
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Post by jk on Aug 6, 2021 9:09:34 GMT
I saw Thin Lizzie twice in the 1970s but my vote goes to U2. Well stated. I listened to "The Boys Are Back In Town" (TwinsthenewTrend did its live video) & it ain't good cup of tea. U2 is great. But, you wouldn't believe it, jk, I didn't listen to iconic Joshua Tree except title track (wait, is U2 song "Pride" in the album? Then it too). I like U2's 90s songs & 2000s. I must hear JT start to finish, to see if the other songs equally good as "When The Streets Have No Name". But b4, tell me which songs do you especially like in JT. It's interesting which songs people like in albums b4 listening to the said albums. TIA. Hey, zz. Actually I was quite impressed with Thin Lizzie on the second occasion (can't remember the first pre-hit concert). Ah... U2. My late penpal introduced me to them in late 2009/early 2010. First album of theirs that I bought after that was The Unforgettable Fire (that's the one with "Pride" on it). Then came The Joshua Tree. "WTSHNN" is one of the best opening tracks on any album -- absolutely stunning. Other favourites of mine on that album (which in my view is good all the way through) are "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "With Or Without You". Those and Achtung Baby are my three favourite U2 albums. (I've since bought all their studio stuff.)
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