Celtic Punk Rock six piece The Cardinal Sins formed in 2013 with a line-up that includes four lead singers, all of whom deliver great performances on the new EP, there are many strong vocals on display. In their high-energy style, the band performs a wide variety of contemporary, traditional, and original songs that are influenced by the likes of The Pogues, Flogging Molly, and The Dropkick Murphys.
Their new E.P. ‘Hate The Sin Love The Sinner’, was completed over a period of two years beginning in January 2020, but due to the intermittent Covid lock downs and travel restrictions, it was a lengthy project that took patience and time to complete.
‘Hate The Sin Love The Sinner’, finds the band at their energetic best. From the opening notes of ‘Straight Left Right Hook’ the listener is transported into a swirling mix of frantic traditional music underpinned by spikey beats and driving rhythms. ‘Ferryland Sealer’ delivers a mystical tale of exploration, while the band belt out a stunning rendition of ‘Maggie May’ with a vigor that Rod Stewart could only have dreamt of at his peak. Closing out the E.P. is the powerfully passionate ‘Devil’s Spoke’ .
The Cardinal Sins have enjoyed continuous success since forming. They have played many festivals & theatres in the U.K as well as playing on the Irish festival circuit alongside bands such as Ash, The Coronas, Damien Dempsey & Chris Jagger. In Europe, they have performed shows in Germany, Italy, Malta, Denmark and Latvia.
‘Hate The Sin Love The Sinner’ showcases a highly talented band who are most definitely one to watch.