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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • high-energy bursts of rebellion
  • spirited tracks for road trips
  • short, punchy tracks for excitement
  • live performances capturing raw energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective music
  • prefer long-form cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Career 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
Flogging Molly· The Pogues· Street Dogs

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Barroom Hero 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) 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) 2:53
  • 22 Skinhead on the MTBA (live) 4:45
  • 23 I've Had Enough (live) 1:42
  • 24 White Riot (live) 1:48

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