Too-Rye-Ay

It's pretty good and am surprised I haven't heard anything beyond the one-hit wonder song.

Favorite track(s): Let's Make This Precious, Liars A to E

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.

Enjoyed

Seriously seriously fun. A high 3 and a nice change of pace from recent albums

Enough with the constant Dexys midnight runners already. This band cannot possibly have produced 3 of the most important albums in human history.

At least this fresh bunch of nonsense isn't 90% skit.

Maybe if the dude learned to sing they would have been more than a one-hit wonder.

Fun album full of bombastic Celtic influenced rock. Favorite track: Come On Eileen

I never liked Come On Eileen so I have low expectations.
The vaguely in-tune screeching of the violin is painful in places. And Rowland's voice isn't my favourite.
This album isn't a complete stinker - but it's a Too-Rye-Nay rather than Too-Rye-Ay from me.
Jackie Wilson Says is the best track on the album. But there's nothing else I particularly want to hear again.
2½

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

I was expecting boring new wave. I got weird British pub rock with lots of horns and terrible singing. It's ok, but not exactly great or even that good. The big hit, "Come on Eileen" was by no means the best song, and is in fact one of the worst. The album is also too long and could stand the removal of some of the instrumentals.

Today’s album is one I’ve always wanted to hear: Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners.

One of my first impressions was just how good Kevin Rowland’s vocals are. He has a brilliant tone and delivers every line with real passion and drama. I also loved the instrumental sections on the B-side – they add so much texture and variety.

The record spans so many genres—New Wave, ska, folk—and somehow blends them seamlessly. It’s fun, upbeat, and full of energy from start to finish. I really enjoyed this listen and will definitely be returning to it.

Favourite track: Come On Eileen is a classic, of course—an iconic dancefloor filler. But I enjoyed plenty of other songs just as much, including Show Me and Dubious. A brand new discovery for me was Let’s Make This Precious, which I loved right from the start and will be playing on repeat. There are so many strong tracks here.
Least favourite track: Honestly, every song was worth a listen and brought something enjoyable.
Album artwork: A fantastic cover that perfectly suits the band’s style.

Not particularly interesting.

Inoffensive and nothing too special. You've heard Come on Eileen so many times that it feels like you're being blasted by it everytime it comes on. It's still a good song, but the rest of the album felt like meandering tripe.

I'm just not gonna listen to this, I know it's bad

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.

Decent brass rock surrounding one of the greatest songs ever

Liked this a lot more than their debut. Come On Eileen is an all timer as far as closers go

eu achei bacana hein, me surpreendi!

beleza, todo mundo fraga que come on eileen é pedradaça. mas o resto do album não fica pra trás muito não, bem dançante e animado!!
não eh pra todo dia, mas dá pra revisitar de tempos em tempos e dar uma dançadinha de bacana!!!!

Half-baked attempt at Celtic-infused-reggae-turned-new wave, with every song dragging on too long, far too many many tracks (15!!!), and the usual not great post-punk vocals. Some cool rhythms and melodies, but nothing original.

1.5/5.0: Bad

this is such a weird album. they definitely had some interesting song ideas which are pretty fun for the first minute or two but quickly get boring.