The Real McKenzies

Songs of the Highland, Songs of the Sea

(Fat Wreck Chords)

Their characteristic admixture of traditional bagpipe airs and punk guitars -- undergirded by a rock-ribbed rhythm section and topped off by thickly brogue declamations and anthemic choruses -- sounds as kick-down-doors inspirational as in days past. Hoist a pint for the lads' job mightily perpetrated.

Recommended: "Scotland the Brave," "My Heart's In the Highlands," "The Green Hills of Tyrol," "Drunken Sailor," "Ye Jacobites By Name," "Swansea Town," "Leave Her Johnny," "A Red, Red Rose," "Dead Man's Chest"

Video: "Scotland the Brave"

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