Sing Loud Sing Proud part deux…
Warrior’s Code represents the next step in the evolution of Dropkick Murphys from a pure punk oriented outfit to a more refined, mature band. They’ve found their niche and are sticking to it.
That said, the Murphys don’t totally abandon their roots and have created a sound like previous releases and good on ’em for that. Songs such as “Your Spirit’s Alive”, “Warrior’s Code”, “Take It And Run” and “The Walking Dead” are classic Dropkick Murphys while songs like “The Green Fields of France” show a nice evolution of their skills. Tunes like “The Auld Triangle” is a good mixture of new and old.
Still, a lot of their songs are reminicient of earlier offerings and that will not disappoint fans while recalling days past. All in all, the Murphys continue to deliver an energetic, enjoyable outing and it’s worth the money on this latest offering too.
Their live shows are worth attending as Ken Casey and crew continue to deliver the goods and you could do a lot worse than attend a live Dropkick Murphys show. I would recommend seeing them at a club or hall rather than a venue like an outdoor festival however. The sound and energy are better and you get the chance to join them on stage at the end of the night!
In summation, “Warrior’s Code” is a good Dropkick Murphys release that shouldn’t disappoint fans but won’t garner any new ones that don’t like them already.
February 2005
Review By: TheBlackStuff
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