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- Date Released: February 6, 2001
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Punk
- Label: HellCat Records / Epitaph
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We Say...
The Dropkick Murphys are known as rollicking Bostonians with proud Celtic roots, but Sing Loud, Sing Proud changed them from just another hooligan pub band to being something like cultural attaches from Ireland. Here, tin whistles, bagpipes and mandolins somehow weave naturally into boot-stomping oi-styled punk rock, and why not? The foundation of both is rowdy camaraderie. So throw back some pints during "Ramble and Roll" and "Good Rats" (featuring guest vocalist Shane McGowan). But there's a noble side to Dropkick Murphys, too — they spare no expense when it comes to extolling pride in their humble, hard-working roots, as in songs like "Forever," "Which Side Are You On" and "Heroes From Our Past," three burly love letters to their ancestors and blue-collar brethren. Still, like any improper Bostonian, they're always good to throw down a couple of fight songs ("A Few Good Men," "The Gauntlet").
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They Say...
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.
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| 01. |  |
For Boston |
1:33 |
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| 02. | |
The Legend Of Fin MacCumhail |
2:14 |
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| 03. | |
Which Side Are You On? |
2:28 |
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| 04. | |
The Rocky Road To Dublin |
2:37 |
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| 05. | |
Heroes From Our Past |
3:31 |
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| 06. | |
Forever |
3:08 |
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| 07. | |
The Gauntlet |
2:49 |
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| 08. | |
Good Rats |
3:03 |
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| 09. | |
The New American Way |
3:32 |
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| 10. | |
The Torch |
3:17 |
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| 11. | |
The Fortunes Of War |
2:43 |
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| 12. | |
A Few Good Men |
2:36 |
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| 13. | |
Ramble And Roll |
1:59 |
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| 14. | |
Caps And Bottles |
2:41 |
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| 15. | |
The Wild Rover |
3:25 |
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| 16. | |
The Spicey McHaggis Jig |
3:27 |
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16 Total Tracks, 45:03 Total Length
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Credits
- Matt Kelly - Drums // Matt Kelly - Vocals // Matt Kelly - Bodhran // Johnny Cunningham - Mandolin // Shane MacGowan - Vocals // Shane MacGowan - Vocals // Darren Hill - Management // Tricia - Paintings // Dropkick Murphys - Arranger // Dropkick Murphys - Arranger // Dropkick Murphys - Arranger // Dropkick Murphys - Main Performer // Dropkick Murphys - Main Performer // Dropkick Murphys - Main Performer // Rick Barton - Guitar // Ken Casey - Bass // Ken Casey - Vocals // Ken Casey - Producer // Ken Casey - Layout Design // Jeff Lipton - Mastering // Al Barr - Vocals // James Lynch - Guitar // James Lynch - Vocals // Marc Orrell - Guitar // Marc Orrell - Accordion // Marc Orrell - Vocals // Spicy McHaggis - Bagpipes // Ryan Foltz - Dulcimer // Ryan Foltz - Mandolin // Ryan Foltz - Tin Whistle // John Cohan - Guitar Technician // Brendan Alterese - Vocals (Background) // Marissa Alterese - Vocals (Background) // Angela Giovine - Photography // Colin McFaull - Vocals // Paul Robicheau - Cover Photo // Patrick O'Neill - Paintings // Amy Archer - Photography // Katie Terrio - Vocals (Background)
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