Dropkick Murphys Albums Ranked

Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for the label, and building a reputation locally through constant touring and yearly St. Patrick’s Day week shows, held in and around Boston. The 2004 single “Tessie” became the band’s first mainstream hit and one of their biggest charting singles to date. The band’s final Hellcat release, 2005’s The Warrior’s Code, included the song “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”; the song was featured in the 2006 Academy Award-winning movie The Departed, and went on to become the band’s only Platinum-selling single to date, and remains one of their best-known songs. The band is known for their loud, energetic live shows. In 2007, the band began releasing music through their own imprint label, Born & Bred via Alternative Distribution Alliance. 2007’s The Meanest of Times made its debut at No. 20 on the Billboard charts and featured the successful single, “The State of Massachusetts”, while 2011’s Going Out in Style was an even bigger success, making its debut at No. 6, giving the band their highest-charting album to date. The band’s eighth studio album, Signed and Sealed in Blood was released in 2013 making its debut at No. 9 on the Billboard charts and featured the single “The Season’s Upon Us”, a Christmas song that was one of the band’s highest-charting singles. The band’s ninth album, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory was released on January 6, 2017, and debuted at number 8 on the Billboard charts. Here are all Dropkick Murphys albums ranked.

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10. Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA (2010)

” I don’t have a drop of Irish in me but that sure as Hell doesn’t stop me from feeling that surge when the bagpipes kick in next to the rock riffs that made the DMs famous. I defy anyone not to get caught up in songs like “Flannigan’s Ball,” “Fields of Anthenry” or “Bastards on Parade,” ESPECIALLY when they’re played live and loud as they are here. The DVD is an awesome chance to experience the pageantry and energy that are synonymous with a Dropkick Murphys show. If you’re new to the band, this is a great place to start – the songs provide a nice overview of their catalog and the quality of the sound production is first rate (no “live album” muddiness.)”

9. 11 Short Stories Of Pain And Glory (2017)

“As a longtime fan there are certain things you come to expect, great melodies , fun lyrics and a sound that will not fit into any one box.And while this album is no different there are several songs that give you a glimpse of the loss the band has suffered the last two years. Songs like Sandlot, Paying My Way, You’ll Never Walk Alone and 4-15-13 I think pay homage to people lost and encourage strength especially to those that are struggling with addiction.”

8. Live On St. Patrick’s Day From Boston, MA (2002)

“Great sounding live album from the Dropkick Murphys. The sound is off the sound board and clear. It is a complete show and you get the feel of being at a live Murphys show just without the mosh pit. Has crowd interaction included and they kill it and do a few covers that are ballsy.”

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7. Going Out In Style (2011)

“I gotta tell you, Dropkick kicks tail! They continually put out great music! Show your Irish pride and play it LOUD! Remember, Oscar wild said that trouble with the Irish is not that they don’t know the words to the song, it’s that they know all the words to all the songs. I listen to this most often while running or boxing, and on occasion when driving in the car. I can put it on and not worry about switching songs.”

6. Do Or Die (1998)

“”Do or Die” (recorded in the fall of 1997, released January 1998) opens with bagpipes, an appropriate Cadence to Arms before we plunge into the title track; Do or Die is a rallying cry: “The once steel tough fabric of the union man was sold and bartered away; fed to money wolves in the Reagan years; caught adrift in greedy nineties’ days…” Following on, Get Up is another rallying cry, this time to the kids of all those working class fathers whose jobs were pissed away: “We all fall down. So get up now!” These “punks” won’t waste their lives.”

5. The Warrior’s Code (2005)

“This band is AWESOME!!! They make me want to join a union drink all the beer in the house and move to Boston errrrr well maybe not move but yeah way cool. Love the music and the singers. Specifically bought the CD for one song but fell in love with all eventually. I ended up making a trip to Boston and finding out about the many things the singers sing about.”

4. Sing Loud, Sing Proud! (2001)

“This album shows a great deal of social awareness by the band, such as retelling the story of slain punk Brian Deneke in “The Fortunes of War.” Similarly, “The New American Way” makes a great point about the insane rate at which America locks up its citizens. Furthermore, the lyric sheet revolves around a quote from Martin Luther King about unity – just to remind everyone that oi ain’t only for the racists. “Forever” shows a surprisingly sensitive side of the band, with a slow, well-written track about a lost loved one. One of the few acoustic selections is “The Torch,” which laments passing down the wrong values to the next generation.”

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3. Signed And Sealed In Blood (2013)

“These songs are already among my favorite Murphys songs. There are 5 or 6 songs that I think are just AWESOME and I like all of the songs. I’ve been listening to the band for years and they really stepped up in every way. It has grown on me and I love it. Great for the workouts. Good mix of the fast and slow. Similiar to their last, maybe better.”

2. The Meanest Of Times (2007)

“There are so many great and catchy songs on the album. Some of my favorites are “The State of Massachusetts,” “Fairmount Hill,” “Shattered,” “Surrender,” and “Loyal to No One.” If you’re any kind of Dropkick Murphys or Irish Punk fan, I highly recommend this album. A defining album and a joy to listen to.”

1. Blackout (2003)

“A great mix of Irish punk rock, folk rock, and union/worker songs. I think for many people this was the hoping on point for the DKM.  I like all their work but this is probably most accessibly punchy old school punk mixed with celtic / Irish music, its great whether you’re singing along loudly in the car or drunk at a party, these are the tunes you want, fist punching, jump up and down greatness. I love it.”