The 2001 album Sing Loud, Sing Proud! was the Dropkick Murphys' first for Hellcat/Epitaph, marking a step up in label support and production. It features guest appearances from members of Bad Religion and Rancid.
- The album was produced by Patrick Brennan and Jon Tucker, with additional production by Jim Fox. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The song 'The Boys Are Back In Town' features on the soundtrack to the 2002 film 'The Sum of All Fears'.
- The album's release coincided with a period of growing popularity for Celtic punk bands. It was a key release in establishing the genre's appeal beyond traditional punk scenes.
- Sing Loud, Sing Proud! was recorded at The Outpost in Stoughton, Massachusetts. It was the band's third studio album and their first to feature guitarist Marc Orrell.
Dropkick Murphys are a Boston band who mix traditional Irish folk music with punk rock. They formed in 1996 and have built a career around their energetic live shows and punk-infused interpretations of Celtic anthems.
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