Blackout
Dropkick Murphys · 2003
46 min · 14 tracks · Celtic punk
Energetic Celtic punk anthems intertwine with raucous melodies and socially conscious lyrics.
Why this album works
'Blackout' debuted at number 43 on the Billboard 200 and was critically acclaimed for its blend of traditional Irish music with punk rock. The album's themes of working-class struggles and unity resonated widely, influencing a new generation of punk bands and fans.
- Best for
- high-energy sing-alongs short, punchy listening sessions spirited group gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Blackout' marked Dropkick Murphys' fifth studio album, solidifying their presence in the Celtic punk scene. This album followed their breakthrough record 'Sing Loud, Sing Proud!' and showcased their evolving sound and lyrical depth as they continued to gain mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· The Dreadnoughts· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Walk Away 2:51
- 2 Worker’s Song Standout 3:32
- 3 The Outcast 3:10
- 4 Black Velvet Band 3:03
- 5 Gonna Be a Blackout Tonight Standout 2:39
- 6 World Full of Hate 2:22
- 7 Buried Alive 1:57
- 8 The Dirty Glass Standout 3:38
- 9 Fields of Athenry 4:24
- 10 Bastards on Parade 3:50
- 11 As One 3:01
- 12 This Is Your Life 3:43
- 13 Time to Go 2:53
- 14 Kiss Me, I’m Shitfaced 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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