Introduction (and Introduction to Irish Music)

If you study abroad, there is a 100% chance that someone will tell you to write a blog about your travels and studies (and shenanigans?). And seeing as how I am already a pretty prominent blogger in the internet community, I figured I'd use my platform to share my stories with the world/America/my mom.

Since I don't actually leave until September, I don't have a whole lot to say at this stage. So I did what any blogger would do when they don't have anything to write about - I went to Wikipedia and I found something to write about.

Today we're going to talk about Irish music - and not the traditional kind because I hate that shit (we'll see how that plays out in the Fall). We're talking about the 5 most standout Irish bands of all-time. According to Wikipedia. Do I have to start calling it Wikipaedia now? Is that an Irish thing? I'm hopeless.

#5 - The Cranberries

Who knew that The Cranberries were Irish? And who knew that this song was by The Cranberries? Rob's reaction: "Oh, I know this song. This band sucks. It sounds like Cam singing."

#4 - Boyzone

To be totally honest with you, Boyzone sucks eggs. I struggled to find a blog-worthy song. This only made the cut because the intro sounds like the theme song to Let's Make A Deal.

#3 - Van Morrison

No contest here. If Van Morrison comes up in conversation, your mind should instantly go to Brown Eyed Girl. It's weird but knowing these guys are Irish makes me feel a lot better about going to Ireland.

#2 - Westlife


Westlife is an Irish boy band. They really aren't good. They're so bad, in fact, that I can't even find a video of theirs that's worth posting. So here's this:

Magic.

#1 - U2

Obviously U2 is number one.

So in conclusion, Irish music isn't all about the Dropkick Murphy's and bagpipes and kilts. They do have some normal bands, some boy bands, and some questionably homosexual singers. Just like America.