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	Real Mckenzies Off the Leash Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock The Real McKenzies are true gadabouts at heart. Fuelled by an insatiable appetite for filthy punk shows, Scotch whiskey and all out mayhem, these kilt-clad punks continue on their quest to bring their patented brand of mus... more » « less
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All Artists: Real Mckenzies
Title: Off the Leash
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Fat Wreck Chords
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 8/5/2008
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, British & Celtic Folk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 751097073124

Synopsis

Album Description

The Real McKenzies are true gadabouts at heart. Fuelled by an insatiable appetite for filthy punk shows, Scotch whiskey and all out mayhem, these kilt-clad punks continue on their quest to bring their patented brand of music to the masses. Their latest concoction "Off The Leash" embodies the spirit of The Real McKenzies through a melding of driving punk rhythms and traditional Scottish melodies. Guitars and bagpipes play off each other as Paul McKenzie spins yarns of times long past and recounts endless drunken revelries. The unbridled energy & merriment of "Off The Leash" will immediately have the listener hoisting a pint glass & singing along to the 13 infectious tracks. As always The Real McKenzies will be hitting the road hard, bringing the album to life in an inebriated whirlwind of kilts, bagpipes & punk rock.

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CD Reviews

Scottish-Canadian Punk Sonic Blast

R. Wright | 09/21/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been listening to the Real McKenzies since their album Loch'd & Loaded. Unlike the blue collar irish punk of the Dropkick Murphies, The Real McKenzies are scottish through and through. Robbie Burns ,the great bard himself, often serves as muse to this band of hard rocking and hard drinkin kilt wearing fun lovin punk rockers.

It isn't often that one can say wow, theyis band isn't stuck in rut at all ,they keep growing, and the Real Mckenzies are one of the few bands to do that. Over their last twa albums, Off the Leash and 10,000 Shots, thy have showed remarkable depth and craftsmanship in their work. They have maintained their energy and do not sacrifice any of the their greatness.

The entire album is listenable but I found the following tracks to be particularly good:

Chip- A boatwrtight sells his soul to the devil, excellent piping makes this song

Culling the Herd-a cynical political tune that resonates with the war on terror

The Maple Trees Remember- Great gentle tune aboot the coming of the Sassenach(English) tae Canada

Drink Some More_ a fun drinking song, a Real McKenzie tradition.

Not many bands can say that they keep growing as artists over the years, the Real McKenzies show you can do that withoot losing sight of the what made them fun to listen to in the first place."