Off the Leash

Real McKenzies

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 2008)
• Original Release Date: August 5, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fat Wreck Chords
• ASIN: B001A4K4HO
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,754 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
The Real McKenzies are true gadabouts at heart. Fuelled by an insatiable appetite for filthy punk shows, Scotch whiskey and all out mayhem, these kilt-clad punks continue on their quest to bring their patented brand of music to the masses. Their latest concoction "Off The Leash" embodies the spirit of The Real McKenzies through a melding of driving punk rhythms and traditional Scottish melodies. Guitars and bagpipes play off each other as Paul McKenzie spins yarns of times long past and recounts endless drunken revelries. The unbridled energy & merriment of "Off The Leash" will immediately have the listener hoisting a pint glass & singing along to the 13 infectious tracks. As always The Real McKenzies will be hitting the road hard, bringing the album to life in an inebriated whirlwind of kilts, bagpipes & punk rock.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scottish-Canadian Punk Sonic Blast, September 21, 2008

By	R. Wright "Whisky Lover" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Off The Leash (MP3 Download)

I've been listening to the Real McKenzies since their album Loch'd & Loaded. Unlike the blue collar irish punk of the Dropkick Murphies, The Real McKenzies are scottish through and through. Robbie Burns ,the great bard himself, often serves as muse to this band of hard rocking and hard drinkin kilt wearing fun lovin punk rockers.

It isn't often that one can say wow, theyis band isn't stuck in rut at all ,they keep growing, and the Real Mckenzies are one of the few bands to do that. Over their last twa albums, Off the Leash and 10,000 Shots, thy have showed remarkable depth and craftsmanship in their work. They have maintained their energy and do not sacrifice any of the their greatness.

The entire album is listenable but I found the following tracks to be particularly good:

Chip- A boatwrtight sells his soul to the devil, excellent piping makes this song
Culling the Herd-a cynical political tune that resonates with the war on terror
The Maple Trees Remember- Great gentle tune aboot the coming of the Sassenach(English) tae Canada
Drink Some More_ a fun drinking song, a Real McKenzie tradition.

Not many bands can say that they keep growing as artists over the years, the Real McKenzies show you can do that withoot losing sight of the what made them fun to listen to in the first place.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just like a fine Scotch, better with age. , December 18, 2008

By	Rj Hampton (Washington State) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been helpin' the guys from the McKenzies out for years with My 'Kilt Lifter Kilts', and I have to say for me personally this Is one of my favorite CD's from the boys!

Fantastic songs which inspired me musically !

Buy it ! Buy one for a friend ! then.... Buy a Kilt !

RJ
Kilt Lifter Kilts