Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston
74 min · 26 tracks · Celtic punk
Energetic Celtic punk melodies intertwine with raucous crowd interaction, capturing the spirit of St. Patrick's Day in Boston.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its vibrant representation of Irish-American culture, particularly during St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and it helped to further popularize the Celtic punk genre. Its live recordings captured the energy of their performances, contributing to a surge in interest in both the band and the genre, leading to chart success and critical acclaim.
- Best for
- raucous crowd interaction energy celebratory anthems for gatherings short bursts of excitement
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston' came after Dropkick Murphys established themselves with their breakthrough album 'Sing Loud, Sing Proud!' in 2001. This live recording showcased their growing popularity and solidified their reputation as a leading band in the Celtic punk scene during the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· The Dreadnoughts· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cadence to Arms 0:56
- 2 For Boston Standout 1:27
- 3 Boys on the Docks 2:25
- 4 Road of the Righteous 2:38
- 5 Upstarts & Broken Hearts 2:49
- 6 The Gauntlet 2:57
- 7 Rocky Road to Dublin Standout 2:35
- 8 Heroes From Our Past 3:50
- 9 Finnegan’s Wake 2:14
- 10 Which Side Are You On? 2:31
- 11 A Few Good Men 3:11
- 12 Curse of a Fallen Soul 3:16
- 13 The Torch 3:47
- 14 Gang’s All Here 4:52
- 15 Forever 3:34
- 16 Spicy McHaggis Jig 3:23
- 17 John Law 1:29
- 18 Wild Rover 3:24
- 19 Fortunate Son 3:23
- 20 Nutty (Bruin’s Theme) 1:37
- 21 Good Rats 4:10
- 22 Amazing Grace 2:27
- 23 Alcohol Standout 1:54
- 24 Barroom Hero 2:43
- 25 Dirty Water 3:20
- 26 Bloody Pig Pile 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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