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We ve all heard about the difficult second album syndrome, but 2fm s Dan Hegarty gives us a further 20 follow-up Irish albums that saw Irish acts beat that sophomore slump, with spectacular results.
Sack -
Butterfly Effect (Dirt Records, 1997)
The late 90s were rich on talent but light on commercial impact where Irish artists were concerned. One of the finest albums released during this period is
Butterfly Effect by Sack. It’s an album filled with glorious punchy guitar riffs, and intoxicating vocals from Martin McCann. Morrissey was a huge fan of the band, and if you were to listen to songs like
How was it for you? Mike McGrath-Bryan picks some of his 2020 arts highlights
Girl Band, Quarter Block Party and Blindboy feature in his cultural picks of the year
Mike McGrath-Bryan. Pic: Shane Horan
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Mike McGrath Bryan Quarter Block Party, in Cork city in February.
QBP is magic. Has been since the beginning, breathing life back into the city after the big freeze, rushing from the place to place, the old streets in new lights. This year was no different. Post-Punk Podge looming large over us, Elaine Malone with the band, Acid Granny wrecking the gaff… wonderful. Girl Band, March 7th, Cyprus Avenue.
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