Dropkick Murphys - Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston, MA at the Avalon Ballroom
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Free Music Review: I wish I was Irish
Hit: 5 Stars
Well to begin, I am not a huge fan of punk music. This is mostly because of most bands today that pass themselves as punk, like Sum 41 and Good Charlotte. With that aside, this is pure punk and pure energy. My friend introduced me to this band shortly before St. Patricks day. We we're making Irish cds and he had some of this bands music. I love how they can take traditional Irish songs and make them full of energy. This brings me back to my skateboarding days when punk music was true punk. I have always said that if you want the true vibe of the band you like, hear them live. This album does not dissappoint. People say this album is only for hardcore fans of DKM but I have to say this is the only album that I own from them. This band is one part Irish drinking songs, and one part punk, which works very nicely. I just wish they did a cover of Whiskey in the Jar, but if you want a heavy version of that song, stick to Metallaca's version. Metallica is good in their own respect I guess (I'm not a huge fan of them), but their cover of that song is quite badass. If you want a good cd to play as loud as you can around St. Patties day, this is it. Enjoy.Free Music Review: The Murphys At Their Best
Hit: 5 Stars
Recorded shortly before the departure of much-touted piper Spicy McHaggis (immortalized in the raucous "Spicy McHaggis Jig"), this is an excellent live album and a great way to get into the Murphys if you aren't too familiar with them. The three shows it showcases span the band's catalog, picking out great song after great song, with the energy that can only be captured live. From the fastest "Curse of A Fallen Soul" to the slowest "The Torch," there really isn't a stinker in the bunch. The covers of "Fortunate Son" and "Dirty Water" are very well-done. It's not often you can get a great live album comprising 26 songs from a great band for 11 bucks. Plus you get to hear from the Reverend Ken Casey about how moderate his fees are. These guys are fun, serious, just generally a real band that will show you a real good time if you just give them a chance and buy this album.Free Music Review: Fun
Hit: 5 Stars
I cannot think of a band who puts on a better live show than the Dropkick Murphys. There is so much energy in the air, so much life given to the crowd, so much passion behind the music; it is something you have to be a part of to truly understand it.With that said, this live album captures the frenzy and power of a DKM concert to the best of its ability. There is really no reason to dissect the songs on this disc, since the majority of people who purchase live cds are huge fans already, but there is a good collection of cuts from various releases. It is unfortunate that older tunes like "Never Alone" and "Caps and Bottles" are nowhere to be found, but it is nice to have a live version of "John Law".
Obviously, attending a show in person is the best way to experience this band, but this record is a nice slice of the live taste. Oi.
Free Music Review: Love the band... Love the CD!
Hit: 5 Stars
Having seen them live after listening to them for years I can honestly say that this is a GREAT representation of the energy and power they have! Everything is here... the sound is fantastic, the on stage banter between band & audience, the song selection (old songs, new favorites & covers) and the liner notes that detail this wonderful recording. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND MILES AHEAD OF HALF THE STUFF THAT PASSES FOR MUSIC TODAY!! ...As for the reviewer that said Al (the new lead singer) does not give enough passion to the old songs that Mike (the old lead singer) gave to them..... You're just looking for crap because you miss Mike! Band line-ups change and GOOD bands (like these guys) continue to evolve and grow. GET OVER IT, JUST ENJOY THE MOMENT and remember that this too shall pass. At least we have this excellent CD to remind us of this fleeting time!Free Music Review: Best Live CD I've ever heard
Hit: 5 Stars
From the second I popped it into my cd player, I never regretted putting up [$$$]for it. When you don't hear the murphys singin (and even when you do) you can hear the chorus of the crowd keeping the song going. Though the vocals my not be always on key, its a live cd and they can't use multiple takes. Its the next best thing to seeing them live. In between songs there is some hilarious dialogue too. Even the slow songs, "Torch" and "Forever", are worth listening to. My favorite has to be "The Gauntlet". Hearing them play it live gives me goosebumps. If you are looking for a great live cd and are a murphys fan, PICK THIS ONE UP! If you want a super hi quality studio version of the Murphys, take a look at "Sing Loud Sing Proud" or "Do or Die". Overall its the best live cd I've ever heard and a great sing along album to any hardcore murphys fan.