Where many of Ireland's Celtic rock bands treat their source material with holy reverence, The Saw Doctors offer some crucial comic relief. Their approach likely dates back to their origins in the mid-'80s—rather than emerging from the traditional pub folk scene, the founding members had spent time playing in reggae and punk bands, which suffuses their good-time rock with an anarchic spirit. Unafraid to mock godheads like U2, Irish mythology or even themselves (they once hit No. 1 with a Sugababes cover), they're a living example of humour's rejuvenating power.