Brush Shiels - The Ballyfermot Bullfrog

Review by Cleiton Rebello

The Ballyfermot Bullfrog is a classic rock album that showcases the talents of Brush Shiels. Released in 1978, the album features a mix of original compositions and cover songs that highlight Shiels' unique voice and impressive guitar skills.

The album starts off with the title track, "The Ballyfermot Bullfrog," a bluesy rock number that sets the tone for the rest of the record. From there, Shiels takes listeners on a journey through a range of musical styles, including country ("Green Fields of France"), folk ("When the Ship Comes In"), and straight-up rock and roll ("Rock and Roll Music").

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Born Fighting," a song that celebrates Shiels' Irish heritage and his fighting spirit. The song features some impressive guitar work and a catchy chorus that will have listeners singing along.

Summary by Cleiton Rebello

The Ballyfermot Bullfrog is a great album that showcases Brush Shiels' talents as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Fans of classic rock and blues will definitely want to give this album a listen.