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Black 47 is not only "New York's house band" but a work-in-progress. Their albums document the history, joys and frustrations the city's deeply connected yet antagonistic Irish immigrant and Irish-American communities and their equally colorful and fractious neighbors. The group's Wexford-born bandleader, Larry Kirwan also has a novel, Liverpool Fantasy, to his credit and now, a memoir called Green Suede Shoes : An Irish-American Odyssey. In it, he relates how the Catholic Church, the IRA and raging hormones drove him to embark upon a riotous American apprenticeship and form an iconic rock group. The simultaneously released "soundtrack" is peopled by characters like Kirwan's uncle, an atypically non-judgmental priest, Malachy McCourt, owner of the notorious Bells Of Hell bar and a bewildered Irish-American soldier, stuck in Baghdad and dreaming of home. These politically outspoken, hilarious, sexually-charged, bitter-sweet vignettes will intrigue new listeners but hit longtime fans like a Guiness-soaked madeleine. --Christina Roden
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By Philip Kohler
Black 47 is a great band and this cd is another in a long line of excellent cd's from them
By Matthew B. Sweet (Ithaca, NY)
Truly a great album, but the recording of the songs are por in some sections of the album. i.e. in Life Like That, Isn't It, the back-up vocals completely drown out the leads. In several other songs, the leads are drowned out by bass instruments. Other than that, the music is very good. I'm looking forward to up-coming music from Black 47
By J. Carroll (Island Heights,NJ)
I haven't read Kirwan's book so I can't review this as a soundtrack, but there are number of good cuts here.
"The History of Ireland Part I" is as succinct an effort to make sense of Ireland's troubled past as anything I've read or heard.
"The Bells of Hell" about Malachy McCourt's old watering hole is a fun journey into the past and a scene that makes me wish I was there.
"Uncle Jim" and his peace mission to the North is a classic. It's funny and poignant at the same time. A tough accomplishment.
These are the ones stand out for me, but the rest has value as well. Black 47 is a band that challenges and entertains. Not many can make that claim.
By B. Flanagan (New Holland, PA United States)
Ok I'm not real sure what I expected when I ordered this CD but what I got was something that I had a hard time listening to. The band muscially has wonderful arrangements. Good use of Sax and horns and strong guitars. out of all the songs on the CD the only one I could get through and say was ok was Uncle Jim. Sort of a reel feel to it. Downtown Baghdad Blues has good lyrics. My problem with the entire CD is the lead singer. I Personally think he tries to over sing the songs. Sounds to me like he is in pain. This is just my personal opinion. Others really enjoy this Cd. I didn't.
By Mr. Murphy (Only I know)
Downtown baghdad bluse is a song that says the wars is screwed up but they are behind the troops. This band takes time to get used to. They are so awesome live if you get the chance to see them. The band is a lot like guiness you either like them or don't. So if you want to try something new give them a shot. I am looking forward to seeing them again.
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