''The Rusty Razor'' is the debut studio album by Irish folk band
Goats Don't Shave
Goats Don't Shave are an Irish folk rock band formed in 1990. Formed in Dungloe, County Donegal, the group was fronted by singer-songwriter Pat Gallagher and backed by musicians, Charlie Logue (keyboards), Declan Quinn (whistle), Gerry Coyle ...
, released in 1992.
The album became a success after release, going Gold in Ireland.
History and reception
Goats Don't Shave began performing their Celtic folk-rock in between their day jobs shortly before the release of ''The Rusty Razor''.
Critics hailed the album "a classic".
Track listing
All songs written by Pat Gallagher.
# "Let The World Keep on Turning"
# "
Las Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal)
:''This song is not to be confused with the Bridie Gallagher song "The Hills of Donegal".''
"Las Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal)" is a song by the Irish folk rock group Goats Don't Shave. It was a top 10 hit for the band in 1991, reaching #4 on ...
"
# "Eyes"
# "John Cherokee"
# "The Evictions"
# "Biddy from Sligo/Connaught Man's Rambles"
# "The Ranger"
# "Mary Mary"
# "Closing Time"
# "What She Means To Me"
# "Crooked Jack"
# "When You're Dead (You're Great)"
Personnel
*Pat Gallagher – vocals,
banjo
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...
, guitar
*Jason Phibin –
fiddle
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*Charlie Logue – keyboard
*Declan Quinn –
tinwhistle,
mandolin
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*Gerry Coyle – bass guitar
*Sean Doherty – acoustic guitar
*Michael Gallagher – drums
References
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1992 albums
Goats Don't Shave albums