There was a request for a report on the music scene over here in Dublin. You'll be glad to know that I haven't been slacking in my duties. Ok, I have. However, yesterday when Beth, RJ and I were out walking Grafton Street, we saw a couple of bands playing. One of them in particular caught our attention: The RipTide Movement.In fact, they caught our attention enough to buy their CD. Today while touring the country, we popped the CD in and listened to it a few times through. I have to say that I really like what I heard. I'd classify it as bluesy rock sound with a hint of The Doors. The hint of The Doors comes from the vocalist, Mal Tuohy, who sounds eerily like Jim Morrison.
On their website they say that they are influenced by CCR, Rory Gallagher, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. So I guess I'm not too far off with my impressions.
I'm no music critic, but I know what I like when I hear it. I particularly like their song: "Alive Inside," which I've learned hit #13 on the Irish charts as an independent release. These boys got some chops. Go check them out.
1 comment:
Wow, people do read comments!! Thanks for the report, I will certainly check them out...and since you're reading this, throw the HRputer fans a bone every so often with future music scene reports, although we may settle for 'must visit' pub updates as these may better fit into your schedule!
Thanks again!
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