Speed of Darkness

by Flogging Molly

Overview

No one does maudlin quite like the Irish, and on their fifth studio album, Speed of Darkness, Flogging Molly show once again that no one does Irish quite like them. With a blend of rock and Celtic folk, the band continues to keep things more pastoral than punk, adding drive where it's needed without ever taking away from their use of traditional instrumentation. Like rain on a shining summer day, Flogging Molly's more traditional approach allows them to cultivate a sound that's plaintive without being overly depressing, delivering lines like "It's not a good day left to be in a fight/Living is hard through the struggles of life" with a smile on their faces and a bounce in their step on "Don't Shut 'Em Down." While Flogging Molly hasn't done much to innovate on their sound over the past decade or so, it doesn't feel like they have to. Rather than growing stale, Speed of Darkness shows a band that's only grown more confident in their style over the years, performing songs like "Rise Up" and "Revolution" with a self-assuredness that allows the listener to let them do their thing without worrying about their bona fides, giving them the chance to draw us into their world without ever questioning what they're doing. If you're already familiar with Flogging Molly, then Speed of Darkness isn't going to disappoint, and if you're not a fan yet, there's no better time to jump on the wagon than today. ~ Gregory Heaney

Product Details

Release Date:	05/31/2011
Label:	Borstal Beat Records
UPC:	0626570612049
Rank:	43477

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Flogging Molly   Primary Artist
Bridget Regan   Violin,Vocals,Tin Whistle
George Schwindt   Drums,Percussion
Robert Schmidt   Vocals,Bouzouki,Mandolin,Tenor Banjo,5-string Banjo
Ed Roth   Piano
Nathen Maxwell   Bass,Vocals
Dennis Casey   Vocals,Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String Acoustic)
Matthew Hensley   Vocals,Concertina,Button Accordion
Joe Kwon   Cello
Evan Hill   Vocals
Dave King   Vocals,Bodhran,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Classical)
Rich Wiley   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Bridget Regan   Composer,Group Member
Matt Hensley   Composer
George Schwindt   Composer,Group Member
Robert Schmidt   Composer,Group Member
Flogging Molly   Producer
Ryan Hewitt   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Nathen Maxwell   Composer,Group Member
Dennis Casey   Composer,Group Member
Matthew Hensley   Composer,Group Member
Charles Godfrey   Assistant Engineer
Dave Collins   Mastering
Dan Monick   Photography
Evan Hill   Assistant Engineer
Dave King   Composer,Group Member
Jordon Silva   Engineer
Dino Misetic   Cover Design
Jon Ashley   Assistant Engineer