Following up their most successful and punk underground favorite "Do Or Die," the "Dropkick Murphys" are back and still kicking ass with "The Gang's All Here." Continuing their working class '77 Irish punk style, "The Gang's All Here" sets the Murphys up for another year of great success and rock 'n' raw punk, sure to be the talk of this year's Warped Tour.

The "Dropkick Murphys" formed in Boston in 1996 and in true punk fashion they began touring before completely mastering their instruments. Their self released 7"s and EP, as well as tons of local touring, garnered the band much respect and recognition on the punk scene. After catching a break with Lars Fredriksen (Rancid), who turned band mate Tim Armstrong on to the Murphys, subsequently, getting the band signed to his new label Hellcat, The Murphy's went on to sell 50,000 copies of their debut "Do Or Die," gaining them punk credibility and national recognition. Once again The Murphy's find themselves under Fredriksen's production lead for the new album, as well as with new singer, Al Barr.

"The Gang's All Here" offers up the Murphys the same as they ever were, hard-edged, and anthem filled. A strong Rancid influence is most certainly present in the music, as is a Dickey Barrette (Bosstone and band friend) vocal influence.

Favorite tracks on this one include "Blood And Whiskey," "10 Years Of Service" and "The Only Road," but this whole record is so solid that each song stands well on it's own. Perhaps most interesting is the band's version of "Amazing Grace," all punked out and complete with bagpipes.

If you're a true punk fan, then this record is most necessary for the collection. So cough up the cash and head on down to the record shop. This one is worth it's weight.