Music is Dublin’s best-loved art form, and it is everywhere in the city: on the street, in pubs, bars and restaurants, and in the many music venues. If you hear a band playing, and you like them, it’s a good idea to buy a CD from them, as most bands you’ll hear won’t have record contracts.
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Compilations:
Boy, by U2 (1980)
The debut album from the Irish rock band U2 features classic ’80s rebellion rock; includes the single “I Will Follow.”
Star Spangled Molly, by De Danann (1978)
Traditional Irish romp by one of the most famous groups in the genre; rollicking fiddle, accordion, bouzouki, banjo, bodhran, and vocals.
Live at the Point, by Christy Moore (1994)
Classic Irish traditional-meets-rock event from Irish singer/songwriter Christy Moore. The CD features music from concerts staged at The Point in Dublin, a former train depot-turned-music venue.
Set List, by The Frames (2004)
The Frames enjoy a passionate cult-like following, but have yet to hit center stage in the U.S. Enjoy their live release, still a somewhat undiscovered local rock album, and then share it with a friend.
Má Bhíonn Tú Liom Bí Liom, Róisín Elsafty (2007)
Róisín Elsafty’s debut full-length solo album is a gorgeous re-imagining of traditional Irish music sung mostly in Irish. The accompanied and a capella tracks are produced by the world-acclaimed Dónal Lunny and feature world class musicians Máirtín Ó Connor, Graham Henderson, Ronan Browne, Siobhán Armstrong, and dancer Seosamh Ó Neachtain.
Classic Songs:
1. “I Will Follow” by U2
2. “Revelate” by The Frames
3. “She’s So Modern” by The Boomtown Rats
4. “Whiskey in the Jar” by Thin Lizzy
5. “Finnegan’s Wake” by The Dubliners
6. “Seoithín Seó” by Róisín Elsafty
7. “You’re a Rose” by Fatima Mansions
8. “Ride On” by Christy Moore
9. “Tall Ships” by Adrian Crowley
10. “On the Evening of the Epiphany” by Barry McCormack
