Agony

Tossers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 6, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B000MRP2PO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,979 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

In the time-honored tradition of SOCIAL DISTORTION, THE CLASH and The Chieftain S, Chicago's most infamous Irish folk-rock hooligans, THE TOSSERS return with a new arsenal of raucous, sincere anthems for the downtrodden that provide musical rays of hope in a time of dark uncertainty.Formed by the Duggins brothers on the South Side of Chicago in the mid-'90s, THE TOSSERS have become renown as one of the most notorious and enjoyable live bands in the country. Fusing the classic Irish rock of SHANE McGOWAN and THE POGUES, with the working class singer-songwriter rock of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and ELVIS COSTELLO and the high-octane punk energy of THE CLASH and STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, THE TOSSERS create an exciting and moving brand of Celtic rock that anyone of any age or background can fall in love with. THE TOSSERS return in 2007 with their new Victory full-length, Agony . This record not only shows a band that is growing in their writing and playing, but in life in general. The songs are tales of reflection, friendship and just living life to the fullest. From heartfelt ballads to fast, hard drinking songs, Agony runs a spectrum of emotions the way that only a TOSSERS record can. Few bands are so genuine in their writing; rarely do they wear the emotions in their songs on their sleeves the way THE TOSSERS do.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great great GREAT!, March 21, 2007

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FELIX TREMBLAY (Montréal, Québec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Agony (Audio CD)

This album is so awesome! If you like Celtic rock, then this one is definitely for you. The Tossers are the best thing since The Pogues. The lyrics to some of the songs are brilliant and the musicianship is just as much good.

These guys deserve to be bigger than they actually are, and I hope they will hit it big pretty soon.

The songs talk about love, war, drinking, fighting, f*cking. As usual, some songs touch some actual matters while others refer to history and the rest is just plain fun. The ballads are stunningly beautiful and the faster songs are really catchy. It's hard not to tap the toes!

The first single, Siobhan (pronounce Sho-Van) is really cool and catchy and reminds me of the song Boat Train of the Pogues.

Tony still uses his Oirish accent, which is not the best in the world, but it's a big part of what makes The Tossers.

I tell you, pick this album up if you are a celtic rock fan, or only a fan of music in general, because these guys can play and it shows!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Celtic Punk Album- "GO!", April 4, 2007

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R. Perez "music buff" (Falls Church, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Agony (Audio CD)

Here we go again with another great release by Chicago's very own Irish influenced band in The Tossers. "Agony" is definitely the band's most musically talented album yet. Although "Agony" comes at ya with 17 tracks, it's surprisin' to see that it only clocks in just over 48 minutes. A lot of this is due to the band's fast ragin' Irish punk side that'll always be part of The Tossers repertoire. From the opening track-"Never Enough", The Tossers take you on a personal journey goin' straight into their Irish punk ways 'bout the booze to other fast tracks such as "Pub and Culture", "Did it All For You", "Siobhan", "Where ya been Johnny?", & "The Nut House". For a more folk side check out tracks "Leopardstown Races", "Romany", and "Movin' On"-where Aaron Duggins(tin whistle) really shines with his graceful playin' style. Let's not discount Becca's fiddle playin' especially on "The Sheep in the Boots"-a crafty instrumental that'll have you toe-tappin' without notice. Lead singer/mandolin player- T. Duggins provides originality with just plain old heartfelt lyrics to some serious bad arse rants. Just about every track stands out on its own and it's hard to pick a favorite. Overall, I would say this is probably the darkest album the band has released. Without a doubt, The Tossers latest album definitely showcases their unbelievable talent to cover all walks of life. From everyday decision makin', drinkin', politics, love, to an inspirational track called "Be", "Agony" easily stands out as The Tossers most diverse album that keeps gettin' better and better with every listen. The more you listen to this album the more you'll be hooked! sla'inte!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good a Irish Punk Album as I have ever heard!, June 10, 2007

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Lenny - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Agony (Audio CD)

My love for Irish punk/folk started with Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys and eventually to the Pogues. In my search to find another, the Tossers stood out. This is probably their best album. The depth and emotion of the writing of "Shade" and "Not alone" just grabs you by the throat and demands all your energy to soak it in. "Never Enough", "Did it all for you" and "Claddagh" are also excellent. The Tossers just pull you in, where the line is blurred between musical entertainment and soul awakening. I am probably outside their core demographic audience at 42, but I find the intense, honest lyrics coupled with the ferocity and rawness of the delivery is as good as any in the genre.