The Singles Collection, Volume 1
Dropkick Murphys · 2000
57 min · 24 tracks · Celtic punk
A raucous blend of Celtic melodies and punk energy that captures the spirit of working-class rebellion.
Why this album works
This album is significant for showcasing the band's energetic sound and ethos, which helped popularize Celtic punk in the early 2000s. It includes live tracks that highlight their dynamic performances, contributing to their rise in popularity and influence on subsequent punk bands.
- Best for
- sing-along anthems for gatherings high-energy bursts of rebellion spirited tracks for road trips
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'The Singles Collection, Volume 1' was Dropkick Murphys' first compilation album, following their breakthrough with 'The Gang's All Here' in 1999. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Celtic punk scene, leveraging their early singles to reach a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· The Dreadnoughts· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Barroom Hero Standout 3:09
- 2 Fightstarter Karaoke 2:33
- 3 John Law 2:15
- 4 Regular Guy 1:53
- 5 3rd Man In 2:19
- 6 Career Opportunities (live) Standout 1:53
- 7 Never Alone 3:18
- 8 Take It or Leave It 2:02
- 9 Eurotrash 1:36
- 10 Front Seat 2:33
- 11 Denial 2:24
- 12 Billy's Bones 2:03
- 13 Road of the Righteous 2:50
- 14 Guns of Brixton (live) 2:47
- 15 Cadence to Arms (live) 2:26
- 16 Do or Die (live) 1:48
- 17 In the Streets of Boston (live) 1:14
- 18 Never Alone (live) 2:40
- 19 Get Up (live) 2:05
- 20 Far Away Coast (live) 2:46
- 21 Boys on the Docks (live) Standout 2:53
- 22 Skinhead on the MTBA (live) 4:45
- 23 I've Had Enough (live) 1:42
- 24 White Riot (live) 1:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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