I've got to see this group live
Does this crew ever sound like they are having FUN! They're loud, proud, Boston Irish boys and it's St. Patrick's Day. They might only be happier if they won the Power Ball.

The DKM is not precisely the usual Celtic music I review. This is Celtic PUNK. Loud and proud is just the start. Definitely not your quiet, contemplative "Celtic Moods" CD.

The DKM definitely gives you more bang for your buck. In these days of 99 cents per tune downloads, this CD is 25 songs long with plenty of time to enjoy the concert.

On the other hand, if you really want to ROCK, bring it on. Favorites:

"Fortunate Son" this is a cover of the CCR song. You just thought CCR could rock.

"Rocky Road to Dublin" okay, my favorite cover of this is still on the Chieftains' "Long Black Veil" CD--you can tell the Chieftains and the Rolling Stones really did not want that session to end, but this is pretty darn good, too.

"Amazing Grace" okay, I love about every version of this song I hear. Here it is, more traditional than most of the songs on this CD, complete with bagpipes and audience participation in the intro. Wait til you get to the body of the song!

Rebecca Kyle, August 2008

Dropkick Murphys Live on St. Paddy's Day
If you're a fan of DKM and you've never seen them live, then this CD is a must have. If you have seen them live, you should buy it as well so you can re-live the experience! Nothing compares to the unbridled fun and mayhem that takes place at one of their shows. Yes, there is the obligitory mosh pit. Yes there are scary "neck tattoo" hooligans, and yet for all the energy contained in the small venues they play, it's not dangerous - it's FUN!! This recording is just one of the 4 St. Paddy's Day weekend performances they play annually in Boston for the hometown faithful. The band interacts with the audience, Reverend Casey officiates at an onstage wedding and the Boston Police drum/bagpipe corps start the show with a mini parade. Long live the Good Rats!

Dropkick Murphys Album Review
The product arrived well after the expected date. The album was in fine shape, but my shirt I purchased at the same time came 2 weeks before the CD. Odd and unfortunate. I may not order music or books any time soon from Amazon.

For Boston! For Boston!
Pop this one in on the Monday morning commute and you'll be cracking skulls all day at work. Tremendous energy. Amazing Grace is fantastic. Love that dirty water!

St. Patrick's Day the way it is!
It is hard to be more Irish in America than in Boston. Since The Great Hunger, Boston has been an Irish-American city building a unique culture that has enriched both nations. This Boston group as seen in the movies State of Grace and The Departed. This is their house band, playing for them on their special day. You will not find a better selection of songs on a CD or as energetic performance as this. The day, the crowd and the band combine to produce a unique performance that captures the moment and all the excitement it produces.

My introduction to Dropkick Murphys is via Flogging Molly and The Pogues, when looking for newer Irish music. While not my pint of Guinness, I recognize their real talent and unique sound. IMO they are more punk than Irish, although you can hear the Irish roots.

If you wish to include them in your collection, this is the best CD to have.