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Dropkick Murphys Fights Back in America’s ‘Time of Crisis’ on New Album ‘For the People’
Dropkick Murphys lead singer Ken Casey talks the band's new album 'For the People,' Donald Trump' second presidential term, protest music and more.
For the People ‘s 12 tracks (out July 4 via Dummy Luck Music) blaze forth with punky, Celtic-flavored ferocity, from the galloping opener “Who’ll Stand With Us?” through the slashing attack of “Kids Games” and the grinding assault of “Fiending For the Lies.” Billy Bragg guests on a cover of Ewan MacColl’s “School Days Are Over,” while Dublin quartet The Scratch joins the Murphys for the reeling “Longshot” and “One Last Goodbye (Tribute to Shane),” a spirited and mildly irreverent tribute to the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan. Fans will be particularly pleased to hear vocalist Al Barr, who’s been on leave caring for his mother in her battle with Lewy body dementia, on “The Vultures Circle High” where he returns to trade lines with Casey. For the People ‘s guest list also features Ireland’s the Mary Wallopers on “Bury the Bones,” while Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge takes part on “The Big Man,” a track that serves as Dropkick’s salute to him.
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