Within a Mile of Home
Flogging Molly · 2004
52 min · 15 tracks · punk rock
A raucous blend of punk energy and traditional Irish instrumentation that evokes both celebration and melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Seven Deadly Sins — This track captures the essence of Flogging Molly's punk vibe while addressing moral dilemmas with an infectious energy that encourages listener participation.
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Tobacco Island — With its brooding narrative about displacement, this song combines poignant lyrics with a driving rhythm that exemplifies the band's lyrical depth and musicality.
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Within a Mile of Home — The title track serves as an emotional centerpiece, weaving themes of longing and belonging with a lush instrumental backdrop that showcases the band's signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines punk energy with Irish instrumentation, creating a distinct sound that balances celebration and melancholy.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a brisk pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks feature traditional Irish instruments like the fiddle and accordion, blending them seamlessly with punk rock elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Within a Mile of Home is Flogging Molly's fourth studio album, released in 2004 following their breakthrough album, Drunken Lullabies. By this point, the band had solidified their sound and audience, having gained significant traction in the early 2000s Celtic punk scene. This album further established their unique blend of influences while showcasing a more reflective lyrical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dropkick Murphys· The Pogues· The Mahones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Screaming at the Wailing Wall 3:41
- 2 The Seven Deadly Sins 2:50
- 3 Factory Girls 3:51
- 4 To Youth (My Sweet Roisin Dubh) 3:17
- 5 Whistles the Wind 4:33
- 6 The Light of a Fading Star 3:53
- 7 Tobacco Island 5:18
- 8 The Wrong Company 0:37
- 9 Tomorrow Comes a Day Too Soon 3:33
- 10 Queen Anne’s Revenge 3:06
- 11 The Wanderlust 3:31
- 12 Within a Mile of Home 3:54
- 13 The Spoken Wheel 2:13
- 14 With a Wonder and a Wild Desire 3:40
- 15 Don’t Let Me Die Still Wondering 4:18
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