Ireland In 50 Albums, No 11: The Talkies, by Girl Band
Now called Gilla Band, the four-piece released The Talkies in 2019 under their Girl Band moniker.
The 2019 release of Gilla Band’s second album The Talkies (under their former sobriquet of Girl Band) has arguably become a waypoint for a new generation of post-punk bands in Ireland.
But after the success of 2015’s debut album Holding Hands With Jamie, the hype around the Dublin band didn’t necessarily guarantee the album would happen at all, as mental-health issues within the band necessitated a hiatus shortly after its release. Lead vocalist Dara Kiely had been struggling, and the group thought it best cancel a number of gigs.
