Every Dropkick Murphys Albums Ranked Worst To Best
6. 11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory
The first of these 11 stories is strong instrumental "The Lonesome Boatman" and offers an array that sounds predictably like Dropkick Murphys. The tunes may not be as memorable as ones on other albums, but it will hold your attention from start to finish.
As mentioned earlier, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory isn't one of DKM's lighter albums. If this article were ranking the band's best slow anthems, tracks Blood and Paying My Way would be powerful contenders. If you disagree with this sentiment, watch the audience during any live concert footage of Blood. That many people pumping fists and yelling "Blood!" in unison can't be wrong.
The seventh track, "I had a hat" departs the dark side for a driving, peppy pub sound that is a welcome inclusion tucked in the middle of the album.
While cover songs are a staple of DKM albums, the big surprise here is You'll Never Walk Alone from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel.
Overall, these 11 stories fit like a comfy old jacket to the tastes of the average DKM fan. You'll find something you like.