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Dropkick Murphys hail from Quincy, Massachusetts, where they were formed in 1996, initially as a side project by bassist and vocalist Ken Casey. The band’s early days revolved around a gritty punk-rock scene infused with a distinctly Celtic influence, rooted deeply in their working-class Boston heritage. They quickly cultivated a strong local following through energetic live performances and relatable lyrical themes centered around blue-collar life, camaraderie, and Irish-American pride.
Since their inception, Dropkick Murphys have released eleven studio albums, each capturing the spirited essence of their live shows. Their debut album, “Do or Die” (1998), produced by Lars Frederiksen of Rancid, introduced their raw, anthemic sound, setting the stage for their musical journey. Their subsequent records, such as “The Gang’s All Here” (1999), “Sing Loud, Sing Proud!” (2001), and “Blackout” (2003), further solidified their reputation, each release expanding their audience and enhancing their distinct sound.
One of Dropkick Murphys’ most significant breakthroughs came with the single “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” from their 2005 album, “The Warrior’s Code.” The track gained massive exposure after being featured prominently in Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film “The Departed,” dramatically boosting the band’s international visibility. Other popular singles, such as “The State of Massachusetts” from “The Meanest of Times” (2007), continued their success, charting highly and cementing their reputation as a leading force in punk and Celtic rock.
Dropkick Murphys have earned recognition through both critical acclaim and their dedicated global fanbase. Their unique sound has allowed them to stand out in the music industry, leading to numerous successful tours and festival appearances around the world. Notable performances include annual St. Patrick’s Day concerts in Boston, which have become legendary events attracting fans from far and wide, underscoring their deep connection with their roots and their community.
The band’s awards include nominations and wins across various music platforms, further recognizing their contribution to the punk-rock and Celtic rock genres. They have been consistently praised for their high-energy live shows, authentic portrayal of working-class issues, and dedication to their cultural heritage, making them beloved figures in the music industry and among fans worldwide.
Beyond music, Dropkick Murphys are extensively involved in charitable activities, particularly through their foundation, The Claddagh Fund, founded by Ken Casey. The organization supports various community-based charities, veterans’ groups, and addiction recovery initiatives. Their commitment to social causes has reinforced their position as not only entertainers but as responsible and influential community leaders who leverage their music for meaningful impact.
Complete List Of Dropkick Murphys Songs From A to Z
- (F)lannigan’s Ball – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- (F)lannigan’s Ball (Original Version) – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- 10 Years of Service – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- 1953 – Going Out in Style – 2011
- 3rd Man In – Do or Die – 1998
- 4-15-13 – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- 78 RPM – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- A Few Good Men – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- AK-47 (All I Want For Christmas Is An) – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- All You Fonies – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Amazing Grace – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- As One – Blackout – 2003
- Barroom Hero – Do or Die – 1998
- Bastards on Parade – Blackout – 2003
- Black Velvet Band – Blackout – 2003
- Blood – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Blood and Whiskey – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Boston Asphalt – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Boys on the Docks (Murphys’ Pub Version) – Do or Die – 1998
- Breakdown – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Bring It Home (featuring Jaime Wyatt) – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Broken Hymns – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Burn – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Buried Alive – Blackout – 2003
- Cadence to Arms – Do or Die – 1998
- Cadillac, Cadillac – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Cadillac, Cadillac (featuring Sammy Amara of Broilers) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Captain Kelly’s Kitchen – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- Caps and Bottles – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Caught in a Jar – Do or Die – 1998
- Chosen Few – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Citizen C.I.A. – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- City by the Sea – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Climbing a Chair to Bed – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Cruel – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Curse of a Fallen Soul – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Deeds Not Words – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Devil’s Brigade – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Dig a Hole (featuring Woody Guthrie) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Do or Die – Do or Die – 1998
- Don’t Tear Us Apart – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Echoes on “A”. Street – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- End of the Night – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Fairmount Hill – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Famous for Nothing – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Far Away Coast – Do or Die – 1998
- Fields of Athenry – Blackout – 2003
- Fightstarter Karaoke – Do or Die – 1998
- Finnegan’s Wake – Do or Die – 1998
- First Class Loser – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- For Boston – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Forever – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Forever 2007 – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Get Up – Do or Die – 1998
- God Willing – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Going Out in Style – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Going Strong – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Gonna Be a Blackout Tonight – Blackout – 2003
- Good as Gold – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Good Rats – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Gotta Get to Peekskill (featuring Violent Femmes) – Okemah Rising – 2023
- H.B.D.M.F. – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Hang ‘Em High – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Hatebomb – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- Hear the Curfew Blowin – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Heroes from Our Past – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Homeward Bound – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- I Had a Hat – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- I Know How It Feels – Okemah Rising – 2023
- I Wish You Were Here – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- I’ll Begin Again – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- I’m Shipping Up to Boston – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- I’m Shipping Up to Boston (Tulsa Version) – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Jailbreak – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- James Connolly – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Jimmy Collins’ Wake – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Kicked to the Curb – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced – Blackout – 2003
- L-EE-B-O-Y – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Last Letter Home – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- Loyal to No One – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Lucky Charlie – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Memorial Day – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Memories Remain – Do or Die – 1998
- Mick Jones Nicked My Pudding – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Middle Finger – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Middle Finger (Live on Saint Patrick’s Day 2020) – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- My Eyes Are Gonna Shine – Okemah Rising – 2023
- My Hero – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Never Alone – Do or Die – 1998
- Never Forget – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Never Git Drunk No More (alternate version) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Never Git Drunk No More (featuring Nikki Lane) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Never Git Drunk No More (Live at Ryman Auditorium) (featuring Jaime Wyatt) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Noble – Do or Die – 1998
- Out of Our Heads – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Out on the Town – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Paying My Way – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Peg o’ My Heart – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Perfect Stranger – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Pipebomb on Lansdowne – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Prisoner’s Song – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Queen of Suffolk County – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Ramble and Roll – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Rebels with a Cause – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Rippin Up the Boundary Line (featuring Jesse Ahern) – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Road of the Righteous – Do or Die – 1998
- Roll Call – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Rose Tattoo – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Rude Awakenings – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Run Hitler Run – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Sandlot – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Sandlot (Acoustic) – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Shark Attack – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- Shattered – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Skinhead on the MBTA – Do or Die – 1998
- Smash Shit Up – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Smash Shit Up (Live on Saint Patrick’s Day 2020) – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Sunday Hardcore Matinee – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Sunshine Highway – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- Surrender – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Take ‘Em Down – Going Out in Style – 2011
- Take It and Run – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- Talking Hard Work (Woody Guthrie Cover) – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Talking Jukebox – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Tenant Enemy #1 – Do or Die – 1998
- Ten Times More – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Tessie – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- The Auld Triangle – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- The Battle Rages On – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- The Battle Rages On (Acoustic) – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- The Bonny – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- The Boys Are Back – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- The Boys Are Back (Acoustic) – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- The Burden – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- The Dirty Glass – Blackout – 2003
- The Fighting 69th – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- The Fortunes of War – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The Gang’s All Here – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- The Gauntlet – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The Green Fields of France (No Man’s Land) – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- The Hardest Mile – Going Out in Style – 2011
- The Irish Rover – Going Out in Style – 2011
- The Last One (featuring Evan Felker) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- The Last One (Live at Ryman Auditorium) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- The Legend of Finn MacCumhail – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The Lonesome Boatman – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- The New American Way – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The Only Road – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- The Outcast – Blackout – 2003
- The Rocky Road to Dublin – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The Season’s Upon Us – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
- The Spicy McHaggis Jig – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The State of Massachusetts – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- The Thick Skin of Defiance – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- The Torch – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- The Walking Dead – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- The Warrior’s Code – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- The Wild Rover – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- This Is Your Life – Blackout – 2003
- Time to Go – Blackout – 2003
- Tomorrow’s Industry – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Turn Up That Dial – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Two 6’s Upside Down – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Until the Next Time – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Upstarts and Broken Hearts – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- Vices and Virtues – The Meanest of Times – 2007
- Walk Away – Blackout – 2003
- Watchin the World Go By – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Waters Are A’Risin – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- We Shall Overcome – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
- Wheel of Misfortune – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
- When I Was a Little Boy – Okemah Rising – 2023
- Where Trouble Is At – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Where Trouble Is At (Live at Ryman Auditorium) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
- Which Side Are You On? – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
- Wicked Sensitive Crew – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
- Worker’s Song – Blackout – 2003
- World Full of Hate – Blackout – 2003
- You’ll Never Walk Alone – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
- Your Spirit’s Alive – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Album Song Count (Running Total)
Do or Die (1998): 16 songs
The Gang’s All Here (1999): 16 songs
Sing Loud, Sing Proud! (2001): 16 songs
Blackout (2003): 14 songs
The Warrior’s Code (2005): 15 songs
The Meanest of Times (2007): 20 songs
Going Out in Style (2011): 13 songs
Signed and Sealed in Blood (2013): 18 songs
11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory (2017): 12 songs
Turn Up That Dial (2021): 16 songs
This Machine Still Kills Fascists (2022): 15 songs
Okemah Rising (2023): 11 songs
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