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11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory

Dropkick Murphys · 2017

38 min · 11 tracks · Celtic punk

Energetic Celtic punk anthems collide with heartfelt ballads, creating a tapestry of resilience and community spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for sing-alongs
  • resilient themes of community spirit
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • for group celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification tracks
  • seek purely instrumental pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 6, 2017, '11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory' is Dropkick Murphys' ninth studio album, following their 2013 release 'Signed and Sealed in Blood'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Celtic punk scene while exploring deeper themes of social struggle and personal reflection.
Stylistic neighbors
Flogging Molly· The Pogues· Street Dogs

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Lonesome Boatman 2:42
  • 2 Rebels With a Cause 3:00
  • 3 Blood 4:01
  • 4 Sandlot 3:44
  • 5 First Class Loser 2:55
  • 6 Paying My Way 3:54
  • 7 I Had a Hat 3:02
  • 8 Kicked to the Curb 3:26
  • 9 You’ll Never Walk Alone 3:22
  • 10 4-15-13 4:47
  • 11 Until the Next Time 3:47

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