Search - Young Dubliners :: Alive Alive'o

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!

10/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have seen Springsteen, Metallica, AC/DC and lots of other shows---and the Dubliners are the BEST live show I have ever seen! They rock, they get the crowd into the scene and they know how to party. "Breathe" is a great album, but NOTHING captures the pure energy of the band like "Alive, Alive O." Fun music, fun band and definitely a fun time wherever these guys are!"

They followed me home....

09/30/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"....its not every day you get a rock concert in your living room but with this album thats exactly what you get. My biggest complaint about this album is that it repeats early cuts from studio albums...but it has 3 singles unique to this recording that really stand out and are definately worth the purchase price. My only other compaint is that it wouldn't be a real show if you didn't hear Keith telling stories, doing impressions, or making bad jokes...for pete's sake record the banter its half the fun. Blink is one of my all time favorite songs, and the only studio track on the album. According to Keith it was written after a long night 'out on the piss' (pub crawling) and 'completely drunk at 4am', he said he wrote it in about 15 minutes but you would never know it...soulful, honest, and intense. This album is a must if you like live music or are a dubs fan.PS-this is better than having them in your living room, this way you don't have to figure out how to get rid of 5 rockers before your parents/spouse/roommate gets home...and an album can't drink all your beer."

An infectuous combination of an Irish jig and Seattle grunge

04/12/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Dubs are a band that a studio album could never do justice. Their energy and love for their craft can not be captured on a studio disc. So the did the only thing they could have; recorded a live album, and brother did they ever. I have often tried to explain The Young Dubliners sound to others without using the term 'Celtic Rock'. Although that term is accurate, it does not help the poor soul that does not know what Celtic Rock is. After many listens to this incredible album the best I can come up with is Alternative Irish....or if you need a reference point, 'Pearl Jam on Guinness.' If you are looking for something to liven up a party or lift you spirits then this is the album for you - and don't forget there other two releases; Breathe, and Rocky Road to Dublin. This music critic gives this album.........3 thumbs up!!!"