The Red One

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Released: 1998
Made in: USA
Review: The Corsairs debut CD! The Corsairs and I go way, way back - One of them was even my assistant Boatswain back when I used to do Pirate performances! They really embody the true essence of the Pirate melodies and their ballads consistently hit the mark, ranging from deep and Soulful to light and lively. This album features some of the great songs that helped to make the Corsairs a household name, like the "Mingulay Boat Song" and "Morning Glory".

The Black One

PK's Rating:
Released: 1999
Made in: USA
Review: This was the Corsair's second CD, and I like it a lot. It's got a lot of their more lighthearted and goofy songs on it (tracks 4-10) as well as an original by their own Will Teach.  The general tone of this album is less of the traditional work songs of a ship at sea, but more of the raucous and fun pub songs sung by the sailors once they've reached port and are busy blowing their hard earned money on rum...

The Blue One

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Released: 2000
Made in: USA
Review: In my humble opinion I think this CD represents some of the finest work the Corsair's have ever done. The songs really resound with energy and really allow every member of the group to shine.  My personal favorite song from the album is "South Australia" but anyone who hears this one can't help but walk away with a favorite of their own.  As an added bonus, the gorgeous ladies of "Queen Anne's Lace" lend a hand with the album's final song "Minstrel Glass"

The Green One

PK's Rating:
Released: 2001
Made in: USA
Review: I feel terrible admitting this but I don't have a copy of the Corsair's Green Album!

If someone out there has one and is willing to loan me a copy, I'll be glad to review it and will gladly buy the lender a beer when I next see them!

The White One

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Released: 2002
Made in: USA
Review: The Corsairs really went all out on this CD. There are some truly incredible arrangements by Alan Dudley, some darn good ones without him, and an amazing 12-page color book by the team's own Humble Will Teach. The entire album flows seamlessly from one song to the next and really does a great job of capturing the group's real life friendships. As the group is fond of saying: "Buy two, they're small!"

The Gold One

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Released: 2003
Made in: USA
Review: One of the Corsair's more popular albums, this monster collection ahs a ton of favorites and new material on it.  If you're just starting to get into the Pirate music genre, I highly recommend this one as a starting point as it hits so many elements of why these Shanties and songs have endured for many centuries...

Songs From The Road

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Released: 2004
Made in: USA
Review: I had a lot of concerns about this one as it is a very different approach for this group, but I have to admit that it really turned out great. From the four-part harmony on the traditional songs, to having Will playing his uku on his newest creation the album has a very natural flow to it. For those who listen to a lot of nautical musical groups, this album brings a welcome assortment of seldom heard tunes that are a nice change of pace from the norm.

Hard Eight

PK's Rating:
Released: 2005
Made in: USA
Review: I feel terrible admitting this but I don't have a copy of the Corsair's Green Album!

If someone out there has a copy of this album and is willing to loan it to me long enough to review, I'll return it ASAP and buy the lender a beer when I next see them!

Ode of the Troubadour

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Released: 2005
Made in: USA
Review: If you have never heard Gibbon sing, you are truly missing out. I came across Gibbon back at Scarborough Faire in the early 1990's, and the man has a voice and an air about him that really captures an audience, and I'll lay down money any day that his rendition of "Old Maui" is the best you'll ever hear. This album is a collection of some of Gibbon's personal favorites from the last 20 odd years - I highly recommend it!

Cutlass, Cannon and Curves

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Released: 2005
Made in: USA
Review: The Jolly Roger's latest album, "Cutlass, Cannon and Curves" is a very cool and hard edged CD full of some really great music, most of it originally composed by the group. Most Pirate groups stick to a proven play list of time-tested songs, but this generally means that a lot of other great but lesser known music never gets any attention. The Jolly Rogers should really be praised for taking the gamble with this CD, especially given how great it turned out. The songs of this album hold very true to the essence of what makes a great Pirate song; Bullish bravado backed by strong melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
I Highly recommend it!

X Marks the Spot

PK's Rating:
Released: 2003
Made in: USA
Review: Haven't heard it yet! If someone out there reading this has a copy, how about Emailing me and letting me borrow it?

Loose Cannons!

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Released: 2000
Made in: USA
Review: There's a couple of new original songs on this CD,l including the hilarious "A Port in Every Girl", which alone is worth buying this CD for.

It is definitely worth mentioning, that this is a double CD with a TON of content on it. So, if you happen a cross it in a used CD store or someplace grab it before someone else sees it.

Unfortunately, this CD is currently out of circulation but I have heard reliable scuttlebutt that due to immense popularity the group is re-mastering the whole thing with the intent of re-releasing it sometime in late 2006. I missed it the first time around, but you can bet that I won't repeat that mistake when the new version comes out!

Pirates' Gold!

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Released: 1997
Made in: USA
Review: This CD was given to me as a gift a few years back and it instantly made me a fan of the Jolly Rogers. This group has a great sound to it; loud and bellowy with a solid song library of classic songs of life at sea. I heartily recommend this album to any Pirate enthusiast!

Man Overboard

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Released: 1997
Made in: USA
Review: A visitor to the web site sent me a copy of this CD a few weeks ago, and it took me a while to get around to listening to it. Once I did though, I had to admit it's pretty cool. The CD is a funny, eclectic collection of mostly original songs about pirates and their high sea adventures. Sometimes, The Captain is flying pretty far out there, but the end result is a little goofy and surreal. I heard someone refer to it as sort of a Peabody & Sherman time-machine experience, and I have to agree with that.  Definite keeper!