Anthem
Flogging Molly · 2022
39 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
Flogging Molly's Anthem blends spirited Celtic melodies with punk rock energy, creating anthems of resilience and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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These Times Have Got Me Drinking/Tripping Up the Stairs — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and relatable lyrics about navigating life's challenges. Its dynamic arrangement captures the essence of Flogging Molly’s signature sound.
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No Last Goodbyes — A poignant reflection on loss and memory, this track stands out for its emotional depth and powerful vocal delivery, illustrating the band's ability to blend sorrow with uplifting melodies.
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(Try) Keep the Man Down — This song showcases a defiant spirit against adversity, combining anthemic choruses with spirited instrumentation that embodies the album's overarching themes of resilience.
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Now Is the Time — The track serves as a rallying cry for seizing opportunities, featuring driving rhythms and catchy hooks that encapsulate the urgency and optimism present throughout Anthem.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Anthem showcases a strong blend of Celtic influences and punk energy, making it distinct within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first track combines spoken word with a fast-paced instrumental, setting an energetic tone that carries through the next several songs.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of punk and Celtic music.
- The album includes traditional Irish instruments like the fiddle and tin whistle, which are woven into the punk rock arrangements rather than used as mere embellishments.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- steady flow for road trips
- cathartic release of resilience
- uplifting sound for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2022, Flogging Molly released Anthem as their sixth studio album, marking their first studio effort since 2017's Life Is Good. This album arrives during a period of renewed creativity for the band, showcasing their evolution while remaining true to their Celtic punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dropkick Murphys· The Pogues· The Mahones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 These Times Have Got Me Drinking/Tripping Up the Stairs 4:13
- 2 A Song of Liberty 3:37
- 3 Life Begins and Ends (but Never Fails) 3:16
- 4 No Last Goodbyes 3:29
- 5 The Croppy Boy ’98 3:09
- 6 This Road of Mine 3:18
- 7 (Try) Keep the Man Down 2:55
- 8 Now Is the Time 3:59
- 9 Lead the Way 3:44
- 10 These Are the Days 4:18
- 11 The Parting Wave 3:16
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