Reviews (page 5 of 9)
He can sing. But kinda giving too much chest voice - my ears get tired very quickly if the lead vocals don’t give me enough time and space to rest. Music wise, a happy album yeeeh
I listened to this album twice, the second on a road trip hoping it would add to the experience. Ultimately it did improve it, but not by a lot. Jackie Wilson Said and Come on Eileen remained the best songs and the rest of the album flows right along. Was hoping to boost this to a four, but I’ll stick with a three.
Apparently I have never listened to the full version of "Come On Eileen" before this album. Not sure why I never tried to seek out the band that sings it before. Some songs I really liked and others were just ok. I'm at a 3.5, but I'll probably drop it to a 3 because I can't recall any other song at the moment.
The brass section were always a highlight of Dexys and they are at there best in some songs here. Some truly great numbers, trouble is it loses it's way towards meh in the second half only to be rescued by the "even though I have heard it too many times" come on Eileen, that stands out. Some great songs, just not enough.
Blind album, know the artist and the hit. I was never a huge fan of the hit to begin with but I totally understand the style and the way the band sounds. Still couldn't change my perspective of the album though. It's okay.
Too-Rye-Ay erschien 1982 und ist das zweite Album der britischen Band um Sänger Kevin Rowland. Dexys Midnight Runners stammen aus England und verbanden hier Elemente von New Wave, Pop, Blue-Eyed Soul und keltisch geprägtem Folk zu einem eigenständigen Stil. Aufgenommen wurde das Album zwischen Dezember 1981 und März 1982 in den Genetic Studios in Streatley (Berkshire). Musikalisch fällt die deutliche Veränderung gegenüber dem Debüt auf: Bläser treten in den Hintergrund, während Geigen und akustische Instrumente eine größere Rolle spielen. Songs wie „The Celtic Soul Brothers“, „Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)“ und vor allem „Come On Eileen“ zeigen diese Mischung aus Soul-Tradition und folkigen Melodien. Letzterer entwickelte sich zu einem internationalen Hit und prägt bis heute die Wahrnehmung des Albums. Der Klang wirkt bewusst rau und emotional, getragen von Rowlands charakteristischem Gesang und der dichten Instrumentierung. Zwischen Pop-Eingängigkeit und traditionell gefärbten Arrangements entsteht eine eigenwillige Atmosphäre, die dem Album einen klaren Wiedererkennungswert gibt. Insgesamt ein prägnantes Dokument der frühen achtziger Jahre mit einem unverwechselbaren musikalischen Ansatz.
Maybe big overseas but this is one of those one hit wonder bands here. I love the song come on Eileen. The record is really well produced. This a fun listen - I think it’s Irish, certainly not British. I need to understand the countries of the UK - is Ireland part of it? What is North Ireland - is that a thing? Wales? Scotland? It’s all so confusing.
I didn't hate this but I didn't like very much about it. The songs are very fluffy. I don't like this guys voice. If we could do half stars this would be 2.5.
Более театральный Madness
Nice enough to listen to; Kevin Rowlands' vocal style is a bit much after a while, though.
Sean Tanos [11:30 AM] I don't think I had heard any of Dexy's songs other than Come on Eileen. Reminisce - Pt 1 was very engaging, though in August 1980 I was just a few months old, so before memory. The rest of the album was solid pop played with horns.
It’s not a bad album. I feel like this would really be my jam back in the day and probably one of my favourite bands.
More vigor and strong energy in the album! Thoroughly enjoyed it
It's a fun listen, but I don't know if I'll come back for anything except Eileen
I was surprised by this one- I was only familiar with Come on Eileen going in, but this album actually has a range of musical styles and sounds. The use of backing vocals was nice and the "Irishness" felt in come on eileen is not quite as prevalent throughout the rest of the album. Overall- good album
Come on Eileen is the only great song on the album.
come on eileen is just such a classic but that doesn’t give this album much. There was a part of this where the lead singer was just moaning into my headphones which i found so unpleasant and uncomfortable. but i didn’t hate it…
I was going to give this a 4 but the ridiculous amount of extra/repeat tracks at the end is an immediate minus point.
Surprised by how much I enjoyed some of the tracks on here. But it's impossible to escape the overplayed sensation of Come On Eileen
Nou, vorige keer vond ik het echt een lekker album. En dat was nog zonder de grote hit! Die is deze keer wél aanwezig, ik hoop hier nu een nieuw favoriet bandje te ontdekken, zou ook wel een leuke verrassing zijn! God, ze pakken me weer hoor, er zit hier zo'n moddervette blazerssectie bij, hoe kun je hier niet van houden? Ook wel eens leuk om te zien dat de grote hit het laatste nummer is, waar het meestal als eerste op een album staat. Goeie uitstmijter zeg maar. De zanger is een beetje een vreemde gast, qua stemgeluid. Maar de albums zijn kort genoeg en vooral de muziek is goed genoeg dat ik me er niet aan irriteer. Niet aan irriteer, mits er sprake is van een wat hoger tempo. Want This One Last Wild Walz, that aint it chief. Daar komen de tekortkomingen van de zanger behoorlijk aan het licht om dan weer te verdwijnen bij het volgende nummer. Na een kleine Wikipedia deep dive is dit blijkbaar het eerste album met deze zanger en hadden ze hiervoor een andere zanger met meer blazers, dat verklaart een hele hoop over waarom ik zo verbaas was dat dit de band achter Come on Eileen was. Ik ben denk ik iets meer fan van het debuut album, maar tot nu toe funkt dit nog steeds keihard. Heel vet hoe Plan B meteen doorloopt naar I'll show you, ik hou daar als DJ natuurlijk heel erg van. Ja ik vind het wederom een lekker album, maar toegegeven, het debuut vind ik gewoon een stukje beter. Kan ook te maken hebben met dat dit album een ruim uur duurt en dat is misschien net iets te veel van het goede. Wel vind ik Dexys een ontzettend interessante band, ook wel eens leuk om nieuwe muziek te leren kennen! FAVO: Let's make this precious, Jackie Wilson Said, Until I believe in My Soul, Come on Eileen
Occasional moments of sing-along anthems, otherwise just a pleasant ride
This album managed to inspire indifference despite the lead singer's voice being kind of annoying. (especially his vibrato)
This is the third Dexy’s Midnight Runners album on this list… feels like overkill…
Come on Eileen!!! or sum A lot better than what I was expecting for sure from what I would consider one hit wonders. I like their cover of Jackie Wilson said surprisingly. I’m lowkey crazy tired though so might hurt the score seeing as though it’s like an hour long!
Solid album. Come on Eileen is the obvious standout but the rest of the album was a fun experience, as well.
A whole lot of meh, aside from the one track everyone knows. Outside of that hit, the rest of the album doesn’t leave much of an impression and fades perfectly into the background.
Come On Eileen is a very very good song. Everything else? Not so much. Definitely a one hit wonder. So how do they have 2 more albums on the list?
Sólido tres. No sobresale demasiado pero tampoco está mal
Quirky and fun, but like when a 50-year-old is past the point of midlife crisis, doesn't settle down, and describes himself as having a "youthful spirit". That being said, the old guy can actually still keep up somehow, even if that's 80% thanks to "Come on Eileen".
I used to sit in the basement, eating pop tarts, dipping snuff and ripping dad's cigarettes while binging VHS's top 100 from the <decade>'s list. Come on Eileen was one of my favorite to come on the 80s. Thought the songs were unique, just not my thing.
This took me back... my dad's favorite song was Come on Eileen growing up. Very nostalgic. As far as the full album....The second half was much better than the first.
no se si este album me encanto porque no soy muy de folk celtico pero come on eileen es un tremendisimo temazo que le tiene que gustar a cualquier persona de este mundo sin excepcion
Another album I would have liked much better if not for the vocals. Three stars.
Overall, this album is better than the other one I had earlier. Still, doesn't do a whole lot for me. I still love Come On Eileen, prolly in large part due to nostalgia. But really it's where they lean most heavily into Irish traditional instrumentation augmented by the horns while doing soul music. That gives it something unique that sets it apart from all the other 80s blue-eyed soul to come out of the British isles. 3 stars.
New wave, Celtic folk, pop, blue-eyed soul.
ohh banger. particularly liked "old" and "come on aileen"
One wonders how these blokes were even one hit wonders.
With the album cover I thought this was gonna be worse, was alright Will I listen to again: 10%
I didn’t think I’d ever listened to a full Dexy’s album but the second this started I was immediately transported back to weekend mornings in my childhood home and this being blasted from downstairs by my mam/ stepdad all windows open cookin/cleaning. A very fun trip down memory lane and certainly something that I like! But I’m not convinced it’s a must listen. Nonetheless it’s one I’ve enjoyed!
Come On Eileen is great. The rest was ok and not as memorable
This is their second album on this list. Fair enough… It feels less like a soul parody than the one that came after, and there’s at least one proper hit here. What stands out most is the mood which is genuinely joyful. The reggae / ska touches, especially through the brass, and even the slightly Celtic-leaning violin bits, work very well. It sounds like a band enjoying itself, and that energy carries the record. I won’t rush to replay it, but I connect with it way more than most synth pop from the same era. A bit of honest good mood on a grey day never hurts. 2.5 / 5. Seriously, rating stuff on only five tiers is rough.
My second from Dexys after Don’t Stand Me Down which I absolutely detested. It’s a decent enough album. Apart from the singles I hadn’t heard anything from it before. Until I Believe In My Soul was looking like it was going to be the standout for me but it went on a bit too long. The only track I flat out disliked was Jackie Wilson Said. Top Track - Old
Just ok
This is like a guilty pleasure album. I want to not like it, but I do. I think it’s a bit to do with nostalgia and my dad liking the band but it is quite good. I really think musically it can be interesting and I enjoy the bluntness of some of the story telling.
Acceptable. Not sure I NEEDED to listen to this before I die.
Not for me, but not bad.
Different style and a good closer. Some forgettable songs but not bad. 3/5
no okej, przeleciało
Good melodies and cool strings and horns on many songs.
(64/100)
I've only ever known Dexys Midnight Runners for "Come on Eileen". But I'm glad to have heard the rest of this album; it's a lot of fun. I particularly liked "Jackie Wilson Said", "All in All", "Plan B", and "I'll Show You"
They are a weird looking band but that doesn’t apply here. So moving on… Ok so, this is really nothing special. It has a sound that separates itself from most of the 80’s blah blah sound. The horns are a nice added touch and Come on Eileen is just so far above big 80’s songs. That’s what keeps this album from being low to low mid. I’ve got nothing else to say. It’s just ok but with such a big known song on this album. It treads water easily. Choice cut: Come on Eileen
This is a fun album w just a few truly memorable moments
Me gustó, gran sonido como álbum, 3.8 tal vez en una próxima escucha pueda subir.
It’s between this one and the debut for which Dexys album I liked the best. But three is still two too many. This is one with the big hit everyone knows though. The second half of this flows very well. Has someone told them that 25 or 6 to 4 was already made before they just tried to do it again with Let’s Make This Precious? Favorite songs were The Celtic Soul Brothers, All In All, Plan B, Until I Believe In My Soul, and Come On Eileen.
Upbeat. Just ok
They couldn’t even beat the Be Sharps at the Grammys
They definitely show that they're not a one hit wonder who can't make good music. The music on here is objectively quite good and feels a little experimental for the time. That being said, besides it being high quality, it mostly just bored me
What a closer 😂 Best of the 3 we've had ...
Wanted to like this more but was a bit too fiddley-dee for me even with the classics and once again his vocals are a little annoying after a while. Probably a 7 but marked to a 6 because i anticipated liking it more
Fun
This was ok. I only knew Come On Eileen because I consider this band to be a one hit wonder. I didn’t mind this although it got to be a little long.
Послушал. Пишу отзыва значительно позже. Даже не помню. что там было. Вот такая музыка.
Nice it's an interesting mix of Celtic and rock, not particularly for me to repeat.
I like his unique voice. I am also interested in the way it kinda has, like, ska undertones (I'm guessing before ska was really a thing?) I can't think of a mood or situation where I'd opt to listen to this, but I enjoyed it all the same. Also, who doesn't love "Come One Eileen"?
Overlong, but reasonably enjoyable.
Encore un groupe et un album qui ne me disait rien et il faut bien dire que même si l'instrumentation est riche et qu'on a une interprétation très cool, ça m'est vraiment entré par une oreille et sorti par l'autre. J'en retiens pas grand-chose et si j'étais un peu subjectif, je mettrais 2. Mais si je dois être honnête, c'est pas assez mauvais pour ne pas mériter un 3. Mais je n'ai rien à dire de plus dessus.
Good songs but not really my cup of tea. Very catchy tunes for sure.
This is a fun album with plenty of energy. I like the fiddles and I like the brass. Come On Eileen is an epic-tier bop, and should be judged as such, rather than on the basis that people are now tired of it because it's been way over-played.
This is a band whose name I could never conjure up during bar trivia. The rest of the album is ok -- it seems like these guys are on here multiple times, and this is their one album that should probably be on here given come on eileen. Some brass, some fun beats. A solid 3* Highlights: come on eileen (I legitimately really like this song, it's not just a highlight because I knew it)
The only song I knew was probably the only one most people knew - "Come On Eileen" - which is absolute 80's banger, so I was intrigued to hear what the rest of the album sounded like. I enjoyed this initially, but it went on about half an hour too long. After that it started to feel whiny and sameish. It took 2 listens to get through
There was a girl in school back in the eighties who used to insist Dexys albums were pretty good, and we used to laugh at her because of 'Come on Eileen' and 'Jackie Wilson Said'. 40 years later, I've realised my error. Sorry Cathy, or was it Emma? Anyway, sorry.
Early 80s pop with a touch of 70s funky feel, pretty distinct to their contemporaries
A very strange experience where my faith in the masses is once again affirmed when we all collectively lifted up the best song from this album, “Come On Eileen”. Because there’s some good stuff on here, but so much of it is so similar. I loved the opening “Celtic Soul Brothers” for its dramatic energy, but by song 3 or 4 I kinda got bored of every minute sitting in the same register for singing and instrumentation. “Let’s Make This Precious” also had me going for a while. I love the horns on much of this record, especially on “Jackie Wilson Said”. I just don’t know with this one. Some variation in composition would’ve really sent it above and beyond for me. A nice piano ballad, some softer guitars, some different vocal deliveries. Little things like that would’ve really helped. Let’s go firm 3/5 on this one. High on the enjoyability scale, not so high on the composition/tracklisting.
Like the mix of horns and string instruments. Seems to be many influences and the album is pretty fun. It does get a bit repetitive. 3/5 Might listen again
Gmögiger Folk welcher manchmal eher wie ein Katzenchor klingt. Und ein Riesenhit Come on Eileen. Das versöhnt dann wieder.
6/10 Not as timeless as eg Funeral by Arcade Fire, but a lot of fun. The big hits are phenomenal but the rest feels a little shallow.
This one is a tough one to review. There have been moments where "Come On Eileen" moved me to tears. I still think it's a brilliant song, just as "Jackie Wilson Said" - two gloriously uplifting, yet deeply melancholic songs that are very dear to me. Then, a couple of years back, I got to interview Kevin Rowland for "The Feminine Divine" (make of that record what you will), and he was just an angry old man, constantly questioning my way of how I phrased my questions, asking me if I had even heard the music, etc. I had the pleasure of talking to a lot of great musicians - Graham Nash, Tears for Fears, Mike Rutherford of Genesis, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Mike Patton, just to name a few. And *none* of them were so full of themselves as Rowland. I can't listen to "Too-Ray-Ay" without thinking of this talk. That being said, this is not a bad album. What it lacks in variety, it makes up with high quality, quirky production (especially on the re-jiggered version from 2022, or so), and a stunning vocal performance. But yeah, overall this is not a lot more than just "good". Art that's exploiting a sense of nostalgia. Meh ...
cool
Fun and easy listen.
Always loved the kitchen party band sound and Come on Eileen and its timeless bros help the singer woo the girl Romeo and Juliet video, pretty much the template for the Back on 74 video and lots in between (nice surprise to see spotify shows a new video for the song, charting Kevin and the band aging as they play this song over the last 40 years, very cool, but you have to go to Youtube to revisit the classic video). This was the first time I checked the lyrics though - turns out the song goes way deeper, aside from Kevin thinking dirty thoughts for Eileen, which we would have guessed, he's also begging her to give up this dead end Irish Catholic life with all their parents' generation keeping them down with their sentimental nostalgia for Johnny Ray songs of their youth and the toora loora melodies of Irish folk music to breakaway for his ballsy optimism for the big city and opportunities together, like half of Bruce Springsteen's catalogue, and the way that story's fated to end you can see in Kevin's portrait on the album cover or the other half of Springsteeen's catalogue. Anyway, I had a good time diving deep into Come on Eileen this morning, and giving the rest of this album a second look, so the long post for a meagre 3 - I've never loved Kevin's warbling vocals, but there's about four songs here I'll come back for, a nice surprise.
Come on Eileen goes hard
Vessel for Come on Eileen, every other song just seems like a not as polished version of the one hit wonder on the album. Its not bad per say, just not as good as C.O.E. it sounds like the singer just sings the same thing over and over in a slightly different order of notes and just changes the lyrics.
I have some great memories associated with Come on Eileen (singing “come on Irene” when with the foxes; Joel dancing with his mom Eileen at his wedding) that I’m rounding up to 3. Otherwise this would have been a 2.
This was pretty decent, and the cover of one of my Top 5 Van Morrison songs (Jackie Wilson Said…) almost made it a 4, but not quite. Their version is very good, but doesn’t swing like the original. We need bangers!!!
Fun. Slightly odd. Feels a bit Queen-like at points, some obvious trad influences. Just the right side of quirky.
Never need to hear come on Eileen ever ever again… yet it was cool to hear it in context. His vocals really remind me of Robert Smith. Good pop rock
I did not expect much here from the one-hit wonder. I was pleasantly surprised! Expected a bit more folk-y, poppy simplicity. This had a lot of great music with interesting choices on more instruments than I expected. Sometimes jazzy with a touch of soul. Now, it's not the best album ever or anything, but I'm glad I heard it. I'll probably come back for a few of these. “Jackie Wilson Said” “Plan B,” “Liars A to E” were really good. Giving it a 3 because it's decent and better than expected, but its not at all groundbreaking or deep enough to call me deeper.
More than Come on Eileen. Who knew.
Simpa album
3.5. Weird that these guys are only a one hit wonder in the US
čista trojka. okej, al glas mi ne sjeda. zadnja stvar poznata hitčina. sve u svemu solidno al neću slušat, jebiga
This was probably a great band. They sound so lively and fun. Unfortunately the only song that sticks with me is the hit. If I was reviewing singles then Come On Eileen would be 5/5. As an album I don’t find it interesting enough to hold my attention for the whole time.
It's pretty good and am surprised I haven't heard anything beyond the one-hit wonder song.
One banger (obviously) but otherwise I enjoyed but didn’t LOVE
This was ok. Apart from Come on Aileen. Overplayed.
I want to like it more. Parts are really fun, but it just drags on. If I was at a festival or they were playing at a small club I could see enjoying it more. Mostly cause I assume their stage energy would be higher and I would have been drinking.
I heard this album a long time ago and didn’t really remember it so I wasn’t expecting much but it turned out to be a pleasant listen! It’s a unique mix of styles and it seems that music like this could only have been popular in the ‘80s. I’ve always loved the song Come On Eileen ever since I first heard it as a kid and it still stands out as a great song. So interesting that they saved it as the last song on the album but it’s a nice journey getting there and makes for a great capper. Once again another interesting take on music and one which seems like it would never be popular if released nowadays. It’s projects like this that will help get unique albums like this to be heard again by newer generations of music lovers.
fun
На фоні нормально слухалось, але нічого не зачепило - ні музично, ні емоційно. Звучить доволі позитивно, аж незвично трохи :)
В цілому непогано, але не запам'ятав жодної пісні
Dancing in the kitchen fuck yeah
Enjoyed
Seriously seriously fun. A high 3 and a nice change of pace from recent albums
Definitely liked this better than their other album on the list.
such a fun listen! but not a everyday bob. its definitely giving musical despite being a pop album, as it features symphonic instruments quite heavily.
This grew on me as I listened. Started out a little boring but I appreciated the string/piano work. Plan B and until I believe it in my soul were surprises- especially the jazz break lol. Overall, not my cup of tea but I can appreciate for what it is
I was nervous when I saw the label "Celtic," because I'm really not a fan of modern "Celtic rock." This ended up being an interesting enough blending of genres though. Also anyone who's not moving at least a little to "Come on Eileen" is made of stone.
It was okay.
"huh I only know come on eileen, wonder what else is on here" *proceedes to hear an hour of 'run along eileen,' 'go go eileen,' 'hurry now eileen'* A little too reductive but that sound is very consistent through this entire project. I loved the strings Favorite Songs: Old, Liars A to E, & Come on Eileen,
Come on Eileen was pretty good but the rest was tiring.
It’s pretty good overall with a couple of above average songs. I don’t really care for the vocal style myself.
Yep, c'est un album.
Listens: 2 Standout Tracks: The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You), Come On Eileen Another middling entry on the List. This album is like the intersection of disco, proto-ska and traditional Celtic music slammed into an hour long album. My buddies and I (some of whom were British) used to listen to Come on Eileen, not quite on repeat, but in a very tight rotation, to the point where I'd get nauseous hearing it. Granted, its been a long time since then and so that feeling has mostly gone away... mostly.
Pretty good album but "Come On Eileen" ticks this specific box well enough for me.
There was a period in the eighties when having a violin section in a song was considered a necessary element Time has not been kind to fiddle players, and hearing this album again makes me a little nostalgic for those times When is comes to Dexy's, I'm really just interested in the Greatest Hits, and didnt find any surprises buried in this collection
Nada guau, el del medio Nota: 2.9
Come on Eileen and The Celtic Soul Brothers are the stand out tracks, along with a decent cover of Jackie Wilson Said but the rest of it is fairly average.
Ok, I actually knew 2 songs off this album: Jackie Wilson Said and of course Come On Eileen. I like both of those songs. The rest was ok.
Fun album full of bombastic Celtic influenced rock. Favorite track: Come On Eileen
Eh
A bit too long but there are some nice tunes on here. Come On Eileen really does slap.
5.07
Partly great, partly not so
Come on Eileen er en klassiker! Litt mye prating/greier på slutten av sangene.
Eileen is a super fav
This album sounds like early ska, as Ryan put it—and I think that’s an apt description. I’ve never listened to Dexys Midnight Runners much beyond “Come On Eileen,” but surprisingly, Too-Rye-Ay is a really fun album. It’s full of energy, brass, and a kind of scrappy charm that feels both soulful and a little chaotic in the best way. You can see how they stood out in the early ’80s scene with that mix of punk attitude, blue-eyed soul, and folk influences all mashed together.
Cover 5 First, the version to listen to is the "(As it should have sounded)" that came out in 2022. Regardless, I was never fully enamored with this band. I liked his voice, because it was original sounding. I don't know, as a kid, I thought it was kinda funny but I it.
Some fun to be had.
Kind of interesting. Not great.
All the soungs sound pretty much the same. As everyone else mentions, Come On Eileen is the best song here. 3/5
Fun Irish album. Nothing really special past the song everyone knows.
Loved the horns and the backing vocals and sounds like a very fun live band. A couple songs I’ll come back to (Liars A to E) but generally didn’t grab me. Don’t love the crooning weirdo vocals.
This certainly was unique. Folk skaa is the closest thing I could come up with (theres some other genres tested, but thats what stood out) 😂 Mostly decent tracks. Only familiar with Come On Eileen before this and the album definitely stretches those themes I liked Jackie Wilson Said, Lets Make This Precious and of course Come On Eileen. Not likely ill come back, but this was a solid 2.5/3 star spin
Come On Eileen carried the album
Eh- too “movie soundtrack” for me. All of the songs are pretty fun, though/of course. THREE!
I did not expect to see this mainstay of VH1 one hit wonder lists show up here but interesting to hear an entire album. I think at least one other of these songs could have been hits. A great sound but a little goes a long way. I was relieved to finally look at the Wiki page for this album and see I only needed to get through the first 10 songs. I did have some good times in college dancing to Come On Eileen if anyone wants to hear more about that.
Another one on here for one song. Pretty sure we’ve had Dexys before and they did not need another entry. Not bad.
So we have 3 albums from these guys and one album from Jay Z, Beyonce, Green Day, none from Drake, John Mayer Tame Impala, or the Black Keys? Sick.
Come on Eileen is pretty fun
Decent album, banger in Come On Eileen.
Even in the ‘80s in the UK if you asked someone in the street to tell you anything about Dexys Midnight Runners you would get something about Come On Eileen, dungarees, a fat dart player, or a song about Geno Washington. Dexys were not a wildly popular band, they had a wildly popular single. They aren’t bad, but they really didn’t cause much of a ripple in the UK beyond tales of Eileen’s spunky adventures, and I really don’t think they need at least two albums in this list. As for the music, it’s ok, nothing bad, nothing exceptional. I suspect it was a smart choice to put Come On Eileen as the last track otherwise 90% of album listens would get no further than it.
Not bad, but a lot of these songs should work better than they do. Overall was just boring. “Come On Eileen” is a classic, just a shame that nothing sounds even close to how good that is.
Come on Eileen is the top five 80s song!! at the room enjoyed the second half more than the first half
This is not New Wave. It's Folk Wave.
Too Rye Ay is an album that i just have the strangest feelings on. On one hand i think that the album does get incredibly repetitive with all the songs having that Irish folk style which while it does sound nice and unique at points, it can get quite repetitive when dragged out and the album does have it's really bad moments (I'm looking at you, Until I Believe In My Soul) but on the other hand, It has some really solid singles with stuff like The Celtic Soul Brothers and Come On Eileen and I think Kevin Rowland's vocals are a huge step up from their last album (except for that one song i mentioned prior). Its equal parts a 2 and 4 star album so all together, it gets a 3. Best Song: Come On Eileen Worst Song: Until I Believe In My Soul
Alright pop. The standout is the song everyone already knows. Don't remember anything else. Less weird than last album of theirs that was recommended.
Definitely a band with a divergent sound for the 80s. Fun, rolling, definitely a party. The problem is the party goes on too long, with songs and the album. A good party knows its limits and stops when it’s time to stop. This party reeks of stale beer and stale feelings…
Fiolerna ändå ganska kul på denna skiva
Ganska skön vibe, stileget sound, och uppskattar delar av arrangemanget - främst stråkarna. I helhet är det dock lite för "glad" känsla för min mörka själ, och om det inte varit så hade detta varit en solklar femma.
Hetsigt och bitvis ganska jobbig musik kände jag, men vad skulle vi göra utan Come On Eileen??
Adam said 4 out of 5, I’d say 3
Pretty good stuff. Good driving album
3.5
3.5. Enjoyable
Enjoyable album. Celtic folk-rock. The horns and strings throughout add a lot to the compositions. Come on Eileen and the cover of Van Morrison's Jackie Wilson were the only two songs I was familiar with, but not a clunker on the entire album.
Got pretty lucky with the one hit, huh
3/5
expected more
Somebody get that poor girl a towel! For as fun as some of the tracks are on this record, and yes, there are multiple, it's pretty far from essential listening before you die. Still, when you have a world-renowned dance hall classic on your album, you're doing something right.
The fiddle-lined folksiness and exaggeratedly expressive vocal styling that made 'Come On Eileen" such a lasting hit wears thin stretched across a full album.
-definitely a step up from the other Dexys Midnight Runners album i heard which was a bit of a nothingburger. not my absolute favorite thing but it was fun, love the genre blending -this was my first time hearing Come On Eileen in full. shit is fire. a worthy number to become a one hit wonder for -Favorites are Let’s Make This Precious and Come On Eileen
One stand out track 😂
Play "Come on Eileen" 18 times!
Come on Eileen is obviously a classic. The rest was ok, some much better than others I thought. Jackie Wilson said was my favourite but it's a Van Morrison track so doesn't really count. 2.5 but I'm feeling generous
Another album I bought recently. 3.5 rounded down Heard before? Yes Owned: Yes. 11/1001, 11/44 (25%) Will I get? Already have
Ah, one of the Kevin Rowland re-inventions - the second popular version of Dexy's Midnight Runners after their Young Soul Rebels phase. Still, it's better than the more recent re-inventions! This was the first time I'd played this album, though I was familiar with Come on, Eileen, though it suffers from the huge airplay it received at the time. I was a bit surprised how the rest of the album seems steeped in soul. Not a bad effort, but not sure how 'great' it is.
3+
fun
Is it weird if I think Come on Eileen is a bit overrated? Overall a joyful set of Celtic soul, even if I don’t really understand what the lyrics are about.
The are a whole lot of very mediocre British albums on this list. There's a reason these guys were a one hit wonder. It's not a bad album, but certainly not one of the 1000 most important ever in all of music.
enjoyed it much more than dont stand me down, no nonsense talking over the tracks, most were fun listens and catch, and good ol eileen brought it home
Nice
I don’t understand how there are 3 albums by this band on the list. Fine, unobjectionable, but nothing great.
A couple of catchy tunes with a couple weird songs and musical choices mixed in. Overall, pretty good.
about as goofy as you'd expect given Come On Eileen but it's not a bad time !
Fun!
Very solid but I only saved a couple songs. Liked the instrumentation and vocals.
Rating: 6/10 Really enjoyed the Celtic influences, even though it all starts to sound the same after a while.
Like Human League a couple days ago, Dexys Midnight Runners is responsible for one of the greatest singles of the 80s - “Come On Eileen,” and while I was interested in listening to the whole album that that song came from, I was also extremely aware I’ve ALREADY had a DMR album this project and it was one of the worst things I’ve listened to so far! So, let’s say my expectations were…tempered. Thankfully, this album is totally okay! While “Eileen” is still the clear standout, the rest of it is fine! Fun songs, the singer’s voice is really weird and good (he reminded me of Justin Hawkins from The Darkness at many points), and while, it’s never going to be my favorite album, it is way better than their previous representation on this list, and better than the Human League album I got earlier this week.
Fun instrumentals, irritating vocals. Can’t believe these guys have three albums on here 🙄
I liked this more than I thought I would. I don't like Come on Eileen, Rowland's strangled singing or Celtic fiddle, but the horns and other string arrangements make for some enjoyable tracks.
Not sure I "needed to hear this album", but it was cool
Jako jako zabavan album, sviđa mi se najviše melodija i ritam u pjesmama, pogotovo prvih par su me dosta podsjetile na Neutral Milk Hotel. Iako malo mi je dosadio glas jer sam imala osjećaj da je većina pjesma bas slična. NO certified banger s albuma je "All in All" to je genuinely prekrasna pjesma. Cijelom albumu bi dala 3.5/5 but that is not possible so I give it a three.
Pretty good.
Most of the songs are fine, not a particular fan of his voice. And Come On Eileen is a banger.
Definitely recognize "Come On Eileen"! Enjoyed the rest of the album with the mix of energy and melodies.
Rambunctious to a fault.
Overraskende god hele vejen igennem. Meget festlig.
Not the best from the midnight runners.
Not bad, ima tu dobrih stvari skroz. Možda su mrvu sejm sejm kao slični bendovi iz tog razdoblja, pa samo zato 3/5, 6/10
Bangers but not 100% my cup of tea as one might say.
I love the hit song but I was quite bored by most of the songs besides that
2.6 Such a strange choice. Firstly, I love Come on Eileen. It's a great track, instant dance floor filler at a wedding. But they're a one hit wonder band for a reason. The inclusion of this album on this list is just unnecessary. Come on Eileen works as it's so danceable, but take away that element, as the rest of the album seemingly does, and you're left with grating vocals and far too much brass. They caught lightning in a bottle with that one song, and leave us to suffer through an additional hour because of it.
Eh. If this was the only Dexys album here I might have been more enthused, but as it is this really feels like a lot shit thrown at the wall and one or two bits stuck.
I like Dexys Midnight Runners, but not really enough to seek them out. I’d give this a 3.5.
Enjoyable album. Obviously 'Come On Eileen' is the standout but the other songs were just as fun.
As I said with the last Dexy's album I got - "Solid ska band made worse (for the most part) by a ridiculous vocalist." This remains the case though .5 for Come on Eileen because it's a classic.
I don't love Dexys, but they've got a couple real bangers on here, and they tend to leave me in a good mood, even if they feel like a bit much sometimes. This is one that swings a lot based on mood for me.
6/10 The tunes are alright - gets a bit much at times.
I don't really have nothing to say about this. It's that middle of the road for me. Eillen song is catchy, but nothing else stands out at all.
Aside from their one-hit-wonder smash "Come on Eileen", I'm pretty sure I've never heard anything else by the illustrious Dexys Midnight Runners (although apparently "Geno" and "The Celtic soul brothers" were also hits in the UK, so I guess they were only a one-hit wonder on the US side of the pond). I like it that the rest of the album is recognizable as the same band as their big hit, but not much else on the album really stood out. ("Let's make this precious" sounded to me a bit Cure-like, curiously.) It was a good move that they added strings to their sound, making them a bit more distinctive than other early 80s rock/R&B bands (particularly noticeable on "All in all"); a shame that the horns and string players left the band after recording the album, though. I thought it's pretty funny that after opening for The Specials a few times, they decided they needed to have outfits, and chose "donkey jackets and woolly hats" to look like they came out of "Mean Streets" (and very evident in their quirky video for "The Celtic soul brothers"; I have no idea what look they were going for in the video for "Come on Eileen" with the denim overalls). I wish that their cover of "Jackie Wilson said" was a bit less derivative of Van Morrison's original, but I liked the energy. I'll admit that I'm a bit mystified that there's another album by Dexys Midnight Runners in this collection--it's not clear to me that Kevin Rowland and company are really *that* interesting or important to warrant two albums. But then again, that could easily be said of a lot of artists and albums in this project.
Favorites: The Celtic Soul Brothers, Come On Eileen, Until I Believe In My Soul Of course, the song everyone knows Dexys Midnight Runners for is Come On Eileen, and for good reason - that song is a classic, and a staple in the mainstream new wave scene. However, I can't help but feel that the rest of the record lacks a bit in the same quality/ambitions that Come On Eileen strives for. It's disappointing, honestly.
Ok
Still reeling at the fact that there are three (3) Dexy's Midnight Runners albums on this list. This is fine. I'm not sure what version of the album Spotify has though, it doesn't match any of the album track listings on Wikipedia, it's close to the original, but there are some tracks that seem to be missing and some new tracks that aren't listed, so I genuinely don't know. The majority of the tracks seem to be there and in the right order though so I'm just going to go with it.
More than just Come On Eileen. but not a classic. 3 stars seems about right.
Whole thing doesn’t hold up to the singles but still a classic.
They were probably a lotta fun live back in the day
It’s…eclectic? No one agreed on a vibe. Confusing but had it’s moments? You know an album is good when there are multiple question marks in the review.
come on Eileen is a certified all time BANGER
first listen meh
Fun and enjoyable, and Kevin Rowland's voice is highly unique - in a good way. There's some great tracks on here, even aside from the 'famous one'. Jackie Wilson Said and Plan B are two highlights for me. It's a solid 3, not sure if I would return to it, but it was a satisfying ride.
Decent brass rock surrounding one of the greatest songs ever
Again with Dexy? Odd. They’re ok, but really not special nor unique, good or bad. Move along, nothing to see here.
I don't pretty much like it but its okey, I like the instruments a little bit
In my opinion I liked all of the songs but the first one was my favorite because I liked the beat and singing I would recommend these songs to a lot of people because I think the songs sounded nice. because it had a difirent language
I liked it and saved a couple but I can only listen to so much Dexys because it's a specific voice
3.3 stars rounded down. “Come on Eileen” is great. The rest is consistent and a good time, but the album is overlong.
I like the Ska element of this sound, but I really don't like the rest.
Album 804 of 1089 Dexys Midnight Runners - Too Rye Ay (1982) Rating : 3 / 5 Fun album Enjoyed it again.
Between the singer of this band sounding a lot like the guy from The Associates to their weirdly unique style of new wave with Soul and Celtic rock.... I mean it's cool to hear in the later half of the album but the first half I could do without, but I enjoyed this album more on a second listen so who knows, maybe the eccentric and theatrical sound will grow on me.
To me this band is the best example of a one hit wonder. The ultimate answer to a quiz question. Everyone has heard Come on Eileen but not many people know the band behind the song. I hadn't listen to them other than that song until today. Their sound remains the same throughout the songs and the singers voice is the same in all the songs. Some were catchier than others but something is lacking when compared to their biggest hit. Not a bad album at all and I added some of the songs on playlist for the future. A really fun experience listening to a band where I have heard only one song so many times before.
Its quite good. But a bit draining to listen to after some songs
Liked this a lot more than their debut. Come On Eileen is an all timer as far as closers go
Come On Eileen is great, the rest vary from bad to ok
What a tune Come On Eileen is. Rest of the album is OK.
It was fine. I knew the one song which was ok but overall not kind of a waste of time.
So strange to hear *other songs* that sound like a massive but singular hit. Like seeing your elementary school teacher at the grocery store. Huh, she wears jeans! Huh, this guy sings like this all the time! Weird, the instrumentation is actually the baseline level of complication on this album, not supplementary!
it's fun, it's weird, they're weird, it's a perfect album to include in the list
Dexys Midnight Runners are frequently mentioned as an example of a "one-hit wonder" band. Their song, "Come on Eileen" is their one-hit, and the title of the album comes from the chorus in the song. The song is one of the most recognizable 80s pop hits; its distinct sound as a Celtic jig may have driven the song's popularity. As this is also the band's distinct sound, their consistency may have contributed to their association with their one big hit. This is a good collection of songs, with a band that almost suffered for the tremendous success of their first single. They used a string section, a horn section, and singer Kevin Rowland's distinct, dramatic voice to make catchy pop songs.
o álbum é ok, mas me deu a sensação constante de estar numa festa completamente sob efeito do produto. a festa é legal nos 30 primeiros minutos, a onda é boa. depois disso eu só quero ir embora. enfim, sejamos honestos: come on eileen é um clássico total quem não bate um pézinho quando toca ela é mau caráter
The music is interesting, but the vocals are so whiny. Monster hit though. 3.
This had some good songs, and some songs I couldn't get into. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 3/5
Folk robert smith
Hard to believe, Dexys Midnight Runners has multiple appearances on this list, but for many (including myself), the band really had one significant song that deserves mention here and plenty of songs that sounded similar to that "song". The song of course is, Come On Eileen. It's a great song, but we've heard it too many times to keep loving it and without it, DMR might not have had a career. In fact, I'm pretty sure their career is built around Eileen, which is sad because they're probably a decent band to see live and the musicianship on the record is fine. I'm generously giving 2 stars for the song and 1 for the remaining filler.
Come on Eileen is good. The rest of this is alright.
Meh. Repetitive.
Way better than I expected.....more than just a one hit wonder. I was dubious since one of their other albums on this list was a stinker. This one surprised.
like a lounge singer in the 80's doing it, and it's too much for me.
Not terrible but probably won’t listen to it again
With the terrible “Don’t Stand Me Down” and the tolerable “Searching for the Young Soul Rebels,” I was not looking forward to our 3rd Dexys album. But this one has “Come On Eileen,” so let’s give it a chance. The violins are a great addition, and in general “Too-Ry-Ay” is cloer to the tolerable, perhaps even exceeding that rather low bar at times. Kevin Rowland sometimes sounds like Robert Smith - not sure if I just didn’t notice it on the other albums?
Better than expected. Not amazing.
I can tell why these guys were popular in the 80s. It didn’t start out so hot, but it felt like the album built momentum throughout. I was ready for Come On Eileen to push the rating to the next level, but felt underwhelmed. I think the chorus is so overpowering that I didn’t remember how forgettable the rest of the song is.
Good vibes. I have, of course, heard their most famous song and I'm sad that it sort of taints their whole sound for me.
Sounded like a road house live band - it had that constant live music on a stage vibe
Mon chum et moi, on blaguait en disant que c'est ce que ça donnerait si Robert Smith était heureux. Le côté folk, les violons, accordéon, cuivres, le tout s'amalgame assez efficacement dans cette pop vivante et énergique.
Who knew they had more than one song?!
I wish it was more like Come On Eileen, energy-wise.
The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You) 3.3 Let's Make This Precious 3 All in All (This One Last Wild Waltz) 3.1 Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile) 3.4 Old 3.2 Plan B 3.1 I'll Show You 3.2 Liars A to E 3.5 Until I Believe in My Soul 3.3 Come On Eileen 3.6 Score: 3.27
regular
TOO RYE LOO RYEEE AYYYEEEE!
When they get it right they are brilliant. When they don't, it's a bit boring. Just buy the singles.
Better than I thought! Kind of a proto ska sound. Although they are so distinct everything was kind of come on Eileen adjacent.
A mix of Pop, Celtic, and Folk inspiration that delivers some great tracks and some underwhelming ones. Overall a mood lifter.
I've been wanting to revisit this one for awhile. "Come On Eileen" is obviously a classic, definitely a white people anthem. The rest of the songs are good too but they don't quite compare to the mega-hit. Good vibes all around. The hobo image that the band was going for during this era is really funny to me. All I can think about while listening is scrawny British dudes wearing baggy overalls with bandanas around their necks. Favorite track: Come On Eileen 3.5/5
New wave folkkia? Lauluääni tuommoinen perus new wave, aika nariseva. Vähän kyllä meh, mutta ei kummiskaan aivan paskaa. Eli aika mid- Parhaat: Jackie Wilson Said, Old, Come On Eileen
It has decent moments, even times where you can hear where this was ahead of its time for a few genres. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of stuff that drags and in the case of Until I Believe in My Soul it drags for 7 freaking minutes.
its fine, ok, nothing special. Come on Eillen being the standout. I applaud it's uniqueness but never really captivated me
Pretty nice
Dexy’s always seem like they’d be a fun band to go and see. I like their take on a more poppy folk and I like this album - outside of the excellent Come On Eileen it doesn’t do anything too spectacular, but it was a solid listen.
I looked at the background of Kevin Rowland, and I was hoping I'd enjoy the rest of this album for the Northern Soul in it. It's okay, but I get why Eileen is exceptional.
Too Ryeeeeeeeght to be one hit wonders. Solid tunes.
After my first Dexys album I was let down and didn’t understand how they could be so appreciated in the UK, but now I’m starting to get it! This was a million times better than the one with the business attire cover, whatever that one is called. Quite enjoyed this and may keep it in the rotation.
Come on Eileen is a song everyone should hear. Not sure if this album is one that everyone needs to hear. It’s enjoyable but not amazing.
Way better than the other album on this list. This one is actually listenable. I still didn't love it, but it was decent at least. 2.75/5
An unusual ride! Like everyone on earth, I knew Come On Eileen extremely well but hadn’t heard the rest. What an odd mix, like Celtic and ska and pop and a Van Morrison cover all got thrown in a blender at the circus. Pretty fun all round! But also somehow off-putting at times.
They have 3 records on the list. This is the only one that belongs here, if any. I'm sure they were a fun band to see live. The singing is not good enough for the record, but you could definitely get away with it in front of a room of drunk people. Songs were better than I expected after I heard their other 2 albums on the list. About them as a one hit wonder: they weren't. I knew 3 songs from this record before. Two of them were covers, but I knew this version. Favorite song: Come on Eileen.
Bravi musicisti, alcune canzoni sono decisamente orecchiabili
Contains their mega-hit "Come On Eileen", plus their cover of Van Morrison's "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)", but apart from these, the songs all beign to sound the same to me.
Enjoyable but unmemorable minus the one song.
Mildly enjoyable. Don’t see any reason why this album with its one hit should be on this list though. That’s all you need to hear off this album; more of a Songs You Need to Hear Before You Die list.
Decent pub music. Otherwise unremarkable.
Ya con "Come On Eileen" esto merece la pena. Entretenido, todo con ese aire folkie fiestero, aparte del éxito ninguna canción está a esa altura. Dudo entre 2 o 3 estrellas, seremos generosos.
Fun and jaunty, a classic
fun upbeat
Pretty fun, nothing crazy
Who would have thought that there was more to this album than Come On Eileen and Jocky Wilson says - if you know, you know #TOTP Seriously though, quite enjoyed it.
I can see why Come On Eileen was the hit, but it was kinda fun
It was fine
2.8
Eileen is the only song I know from this record, though I had never heard the a cappella stinger on it though. Another entry that it is wise to check the original release and only listen to the tracks listed there.
Good pop music and great brass section when they remeber it was within their DNA
2 Dexys in three days. !!?? You do know in the States that - easily? - 99.9% of the entire populace (if they've even heard of them) can only name one song of theirs and in fact likely think they only actually *released* one song (which is here, and definitely a classic). This album is nothing like the dressed up compost heap of their next album at least. Kevin Rowland gets mewly and more than a bit self-reverent on a lot of songs (nothing like the followup. please avoid at all costs.) which brings it down in spots (the mellow parts of "Plan B") but the music mostly keeps it at a comfortable level. The best of it is worth a replay - they cleverly have you wait for the big payoff at track 10 but the danger is that by then you might already be tired of having heard it at 10000 weddings. Anyways, it's a fun listen we'll keep at at that and they should have called it a day after this album. 7/10 3 stars.
Very good! 3.5/5
Pretty good
If it wasn't for the strings this may have been a 2 star
Always thought these guys were a bit fake, with the dungarees and aesthetic seeming very prepared, but giving the full album a listen it’s solid.
This album is great if Come On Eileen is your favorite song. The rest of the tracks that make up the nearly hour long runtime outside of that song, are pretty much doing the same thing. Still, it's fun and well produced. It's just way too long and way too similar. Highs: Come On Eileen, Let's Make This Precious, Liars A to E Lows: Old, Plan B, I'll Show You, Until I Believe In My Soul, Reminisce 7/10
If you skip to the next track when he really starts pushing his falsetto range, it is an okay elaboration on come on Eileen
Completely unknown artist for me. A good mix of styles, some good and some not so good. A fair album
Overall decent. Obviously everyone knows Come On Eileen, but there are some other solid hidden gems on this album that feel like an English twist on Chicago's sound. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Wouldn't mind listening to it again, but don't know if I'd seek it out. Top tracks: Let's Make This Precious, Old, Come On Eileen
Pretty good actually. I thought it was the cure some of the time
2.5/5 Enigste bekende nummer Come On Eileen Okay albumpje, niet mijn sound; te oud
Nice place in time album. After the first couples of songs I thought, hmm, this didn't age to well. I was involved summer physical work at the time, shoveling snow, so I kept listening. I ended up really enjoying the listen.
It was fine!
Solid up tempo songs, some catchy tunes clearly influenced the darkness.
carinino dai
Fun for once
Pretty solid album, nice wintery vibes. Was also kinda done with it towards the end
jag gillar detta men kanske inte tillräckligt för att det ska bli en fyra.