Sing Loud, Sing Proud

• Artist: Dropkick Murphys
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• Release Date: February 06, 2001
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

Boston's Dropkick Murphys exude an energetic rowdiness, a definite slice of punk-o-rama appeal. Fans raise their fists in the spirit of Oi!, and the Dropkicks playfully snarl into Irish-American song traditions and musical unity. On Sing Loud, Sing Proud, it became more than a family affair. The band's new lineup featuring James Lynch (guitar), Spicy McHaggis (bagpipes), and Ryan Foltz (mandolin) allowed the album a broad-based instrumentation, a spastic composition scaling above 1999's The Gang's All Here. The fervor surrounding a hearty jig, a group of hearty men, and social woes in the midst of relaxing with a scally cap is something commonly found among the Dropkicks' fun-spirited chants. "The Torch" resonates Celtic folk vibes, acoustics blending inside Barr's and bassist Ken Casey's roughcast duet. "Good Rats" and the vinyl-only version "The Wild Rover" feature ex-Pogue Shane MacGowan on guest vocals. One of the '80s biggest headaches, MacGowan's presence adds a hint of old school rock ambience, but his contributions are lackluster. Barr's throaty growl overshadows MacGowan's monotone; the songs might have done decently without him. But again, it is Shane MacGowan, one of the original barroom heroes who helped lead Irish rock to near mainstream level. The Dropkick Murphys do remain at the heart of things, particularly on "Fortunes of War." Dedicated in memory of a punk rock fan who was killed in Texas, Cock Sparrer's Colin McFaull joins Barr for a touching swan song, skatepunk style. Recognizing the working class' blood and tears while patronizing the use of societal scapegoats, "Fortunes of War" makes Sing Loud, Sing Proud a decent addition to the band's album roster, but thanks to a pint of ale, of course. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
For Boston		Dropkick Murphys	(1:33)
The Legend of Finn Mac	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(2:14)
Which Side Are You On?	Florence Reece	Dropkick Murphys	(2:28)
The Rocky Road to Dublin	Traditional	Dropkick Murphys	(2:37)
Heroes from Our Past	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(3:31)
Forever	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(3:08)
The Gauntlet	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(2:49)
Good Rats	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(3:03)
The New American Way	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(3:32)
The Torch	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(3:17)
The Fortunes of War	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(2:43)
A Few Good Men	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(2:36)
Ramble and Roll	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(1:59)
Caps and Bottles	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(2:41)
The Wild Rover	Traditional	Dropkick Murphys	(3:25)
The Spicy McHaggis Jig	Dropkick Murphys	Dropkick Murphys	(3:27)

Credits

Marc Orrell (Guitar), Tricia (Paintings), Spicy McHaggis (Bagpipes), Ken Casey (Vocals), Jeff Lipton (Mastering), Ken Casey (Producer), Rick Barton (Guitar), Al Barr (Vocals), Colin McFaull (Vocals), Dropkick Murphys (Arranger), Matt Kelly (Vocals), Darren Hill (Management), Katie Terrio (Vocals (Background)), James Lynch (Vocals), Ken Casey (Layout Design), Shane MacGowan (Vocals), John Cohan (Guitar Technician), Johnny Cunningham (Mandolin), James Lynch (Guitar), Anthony Tran (Lyric Art), Ken Casey (Bass), Ryan Foltz (Tin Whistle), Ryan Foltz (Dulcimer), Matt Kelly (Bodhran), Matt Kelly (Drums), Patrick O'Neill (Paintings), Brendan Alterese (Vocals (Background)), Amy Archer (Photography), Angela Giovine (Photography), Ryan Foltz (Mandolin), Paul Robicheau (Cover Photo), Marissa Alterese (Vocals (Background)), Marc Orrell (Accordion), Jim Siegel (Engineer), Marc Orrell (Vocals)