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Within a Mile of Home

Flogging Molly · 2004

52 min · 15 tracks · punk · Celtic punk

A raucous blend of traditional Irish melodies and punk energy that captures the spirit of rebellion and belonging.

Why this album works

'Within a Mile of Home' debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200, marking Flogging Molly's highest chart position to date. The album received positive reviews for its energetic sound and lyrical depth, contributing to the band's growing influence within the punk and folk scenes.
Career context
Released in 2004, 'Within a Mile of Home' was Flogging Molly's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Drunken Lullabies' in 2002. At this point, the band solidified their reputation as leading figures in the Celtic punk genre, combining lively instrumentation with poignant storytelling.

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 Standout 2:50
  • 3 Factory Girls Standout 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 Standout 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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