Overtly, Grain Thief’s “Irish Rose” (from it’s album Stardust Lodge) is a song looking fondly back at a relationship that failed. With bittersweet affection Patrick Mulroy intones in warm regret, yet lacking all rancor, about about the good times before they came to an end with a song that is reminiscent of Kenny Rogers’ “Coward of the County.” Except that “Irish Rose” is impressionistic rather than a story. But the masterful musicianship and songwriting is comparable with fiddles, mandolin and guitars working together to weave an exquisitely intricate melody and framing for Mulroy’s wistful reverie. Bridging styles from country, bluegrass and psychedelic folk, “Irish Rose” and its attention to sonic detail is an ear worm beginning to end. Listen to the song below as well as the rest of Stardust Lodge and follow Grain Thief at the Instagram link following.
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