Is there a finer green-blooded punk band in all of Boston than the Dropkick Murphys? The Singles Collection 1996-1997 answers the question with a rousing "Oy!". Like all good punk outfits, the Dropkick Murphys recorded several 7-inch records and toured diligently; most DM fans will have most of these tracks, but will probably want crunchy, angry anthems such as "Fightstarter Karaoke" and "Regular Guy" on compact disc. In addition to this material are 10 live numbers from the Do or Die record release show. The sonic document perfectly captures the Murphys' harsh sizzle and, combined with the rest of the disc, distracts from the fact that The Singles Collection contains three--count 'em, three--Clash covers! At least their allegiances are clear... Volume two of the hugely successful Singles Collection series hits the street on the eve of the band's already sold out annual run of St. Patrick's Day shows in Boston. The first volume has sold over 160,000 worldwide and is one of the hottest CDs in the group's catalog. Recorded between 1998 and 2004 for various singles, compilations and split 7-inches, most of which are long unavailable and much sought after. Features anthemic covers of AC/DC, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Misfits.
Dropkick Murphys - The Singles Collection/Singles Collection, Vol. 2 [2000/2005]
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