Speed of Darkness
Flogging Molly · 2011
53 min · 15 tracks · punk · Celtic punk
A fiery blend of Celtic punk energy layered with introspective lyrics and anthemic melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- late-night contemplative moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'Speed of Darkness' was Flogging Molly's fifth studio album, following 2008's 'Float'. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the Celtic punk scene while continuing to explore themes of social justice and personal reflection. This album comes after a period of extensive touring and serves as a testament to their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dropkick Murphys· The Pogues· The Mahones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Speed of Darkness 4:08
- 2 Revolution 3:13
- 3 The Heart of the Sea 3:43
- 4 Don’t Shut ’Em Down 3:40
- 5 The Power’s Out 4:39
- 6 So Sail On 2:47
- 7 Saints & Sinners 3:31
- 8 This Present State of Grace 2:48
- 9 The Cradle of Humankind 5:11
- 10 Oliver Boy (All of Our Boys) 4:07
- 11 A Prayer for Me in Silence 1:54
- 12 Rise Up 3:37
- 13 Speed of Darkness (acoustic version) 3:32
- 14 Revolution (acoustic version) 3:10
- 15 Saints & Sinners (acoustic version) 3:51
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