Cigarettes & Bayonets

Belfast Muslims

Cigarettes & Bayonets

RELEASED: January 01, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Isle of Inishfree 4:54 2. The Wind That Shaked the Barley 1:57 3. High Germany / The Cod 3:03 4. Farewell to Carlingford 3:05 5. Atomic Power 3:25 6. The Muslim Swing 6:51 7. Come to the Bower 1:51 8. Bantry Girls Lament 4:12 9. Green Fields of France 6:35 10. Vakkepass 2:57
Historical Archive
Cigarettes & Bayonets is a notable album by Belfast Muslims that showcases a unique blend of punk rock and alternative music. The album features raw, politically charged lyrics that reflect the socio-political landscape of Northern Ireland during the late 1980s. Its sound is characterized by aggressive guitar riffs, driving bass lines, and a distinctive vocal style that conveys both urgency and defiance. The album has gained a cult following over the years, often praised for its authenticity and the way it captures the spirit of a generation grappling with conflict and identity.