Toil

Punk · 2012 · 12 tracks · 38m

Toil

High-octane Chicago punk fueled by Highland bagpipes and mandolin. A rowdy, working-class collection of anthems designed for shouting along and spilling a pint.

June 26, 2012 · Paper + Plastick

A gritty, triumphant celebration of blue-collar resilience and communal hope.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 38m

01

Brother Brother

2:32

02

The Rich, the Strong and the Poor

3:09

04

Take Hold Again

3:28

05

Toil

3:37

06

Live or Die Trying

3:24

07

Work for Them

2:15

08

Terrorizing Truth

2:45

09

Strong Man

2:56

10

6′10″

2:32

11

This Time

3:15

12

Winter in Chicago

3:10

13

I’ll Fly Away

2:44

Moments Worth Listening For

The explosive transition from the traditional hymn intro of 'I'll Fly Away' into a full-throttle Celtic punk breakdown.

The way the bagpipes take the lead melody in 'Winter in Chicago', capturing the icy, resilient spirit of the city.

The communal gang-vocal chorus of 'Brother Brother' that turns a song about addiction into a rallying cry for support.

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