An Cat Dubh

With their hit songs like "Black Is The Colour," "As I Roved Out," "Smugglers," "Hail To The King," "Celtic Queen," "Open The Fire," "Durham Miners," "Leis A Lurrighan," "High Germany," and "My Youngest Son Came Home Today," An Cat Dubh from Darmstadt, Germany, have become well-known in the Rock and Folk Rock music scene.

With the aid of an acoustic guitar and the deep vocals of the lead singer, An Cat Dubh is able to produce a hauntingly beautiful melody on their hit song "Black Is The Color." The bouncy and catchy rhythm of "As I Roved Out" and the expert insertion of elements from traditional Irish music make it a standout track as well.

With distorted electric guitars and a powerful drum rhythm, "Smugglers" and "Hail To The King" have a stronger sound while yet retaining the band's distinctive folk rock aesthetic. The songs "Celtic Queen" and "Leis A Lurrighan" showcase the band's storytelling abilities through music, with lyrics that vividly depict Celtic mythology and folklore.

The songs "Open The Fire", "Durham Miners", "High Germany" and "My Youngest Son Came Home Today" demonstrate An Cat Dubh's ability to create both upbeat and sentimental music. An Cat Dubh's best songs demonstrate their instrumental prowess and capacity to forge a distinctive and alluring sound by fusing parts of rock and traditional Irish music.

The German Rock and Folk Rock group An Cat Dubh released their most recent album, "What The Folk," in 2017. The album features energetic and reflective songs that highlight the band's distinctive fusion of rock and folk music. Their live albums "15 (Live)" and "An Cat Dubh Light" were both published in 2008 and 2004, respectively.

The album "What The Folk" includes songs like "Wolves and Sheep," a rousing number with pounding drumming and guitar riffs, and "Kaleidoscope," a somber ballad with delicate acoustic guitar and eerie vocals. The band's ability to write both intense rock songs and heartfelt folk ballads is demonstrated in the album.

The live album "15 (Live)" by An Cat Dubh perfectly portrays the group's fervor and intensity on stage. The CD includes covers of iconic rock songs as well as live renditions of songs from their past albums. Songs like "Bad Moon Rising" and "The Weight" showcase the band's unfiltered and ferocious live performance.

The group's debut album, "An Cat Dubh Light," includes songs like "Wings of Freedom," a towering rock song with catchy choruses, and "Rain," a somber ballad with sophisticated guitar work and passionate vocals. The album lays the groundwork for the group's next releases while showcasing their early sound and songwriting.

An Cat Dubh's music features strong performances, expressive songwriting, and a distinctive fusion of rock and folk influences. While their live CD "15 (Live)" captures their unfiltered and passionate live performances, their most recent album "What The Folk" continues to highlight the band's growth as a unit.