Simultaneously pointed and darkly comic, the track was written in response “to the scapegoating and vilification of ordinary people just doing what they need to do in order to keep struggling through life,' says band member Sean McKenna, “meanwhile those in positions of power, the ones who often create or uphold such situations, are held in high esteem and regarded as pillars of the community.' Irish Rock N Roll is out today, Friday 13th.
‘The Idler’ is a bona fide protest song – a remarkable showcase of cultural awareness and singer-songwriter chops, which the band have had had the chance to flex this time round with their first record feautring original material.
'The Idler', from Dunalk favourites The Mary Wallopers' much-anticipated new album, Irish Rock N Roll, delivers fiercely biting socio-political commentary over a folky acoustic guitar progression.
