Album Reviews

When Flogging Molly delivers a new album, you should know what to expect by now… and that’s once again no different on “Speed Of Darkness”. Mixing Irish folk music and punkrock complete with socially aware lyrics is what these guys do best. So why change a winning team?

While Flogging Molly was at first best known for their live shows where they effortlessly sweep everyone into a frenzy, their studio albums have continually become more interesting as well with “Float” as a real standout. They continue down the same road on their fifth album, adding more variation by fooling around with different sounds and rhythms.

From the vintage Flogging Molly sound of “Speed Of Darkness” to the more restrained “The Cradle Of Humankind” and the bluesy “The Heart Of The Sea”, they never fumble the ball and head straight for the endzone for another touchdown. How’s that for a sports metaphor? Anyway, “Speed Of Darkness” is another solid addition to the band’s already impressive back catalog.