The Buddies – “I Hope That You Don’t Die Before Me”

Living the high life

Chicago’s The Buddies are bringing a little sensitivity to Irish pub rock. It’s not all just drinking and fighting (well, still plenty of drinking) on their latest album F*** The Buddies, a nice collection of laments you might hear at any bar stool across the country. “I Hope That You Don’t Die Before Me” is one of the sweeter records on the album, a tenderhearted plea amongst the raucous drinking anthems.

Think of them as if the Dropkick Murphys decided to go indie folk, or The Pogues without the traditional Celtic angle. Turn this baby up and you’ll be reaching for the nearest bottle of Guinness. Speaking of which, pick up some Guinness at Bowery Electric this Friday, where you can catch The Buddies at 8pm.

The Buddies – “I Hope That You Don’t Die Before Me”

Buy F*** The Buddies on their Bandcamp page

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