Speed Of Darkness

Flogging Molly | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 31, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Borstal Beat Records
• ASIN: B004OZS03Q
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,485 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Speed of Darkness

2. Revolution

3. The Heart of the Sea

4. Don't Shut 'Em Down

5. The Power's Out

6. So Sail On

7. Saints & Sinners

8. This Present State of Grace

9. The Cradle of Humankind

10. Oliver Boy (All of Our Boys)

11. A Prayer for Me in Silence

12. Rise Up

Editorial Reviews

2011 album from celebrated Celtic punk ensemble Flogging Molly. Speed Of Darkness is their fifth, and arguably most important album. In the words of lead singer and songwriter Dave King, "It wasn't the album we set out to write. It became the album we had to write". Speed Of Darkness was written in Detroit, MI and takes a hardnosed look at the economic collapse in the US: the causes and the direct effect it has had on everyday people. The Motor City serves as the album's muse and one of the biggest examples of what has gone wrong. While attacking much of the greed and ignorance responsible for where we are, the album also delivers a message of hope, humanity and the resilience of mankind. Speed of Darkness features Flogging Molly's own blend of Rock, Folk, Punk, Blues and traditional Irish music with King's populist poetry.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall, Good. June 9, 2011

By D. Peterson

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was waiting for this album for a while, and when I listened to it the first time I was a little surprised. It's a new sound for them (for many songs). I wasn't a fan at first. During some of the songs, I actually thought I was listening to some of my old Midnight Oil music. Whether FM claims to be Irish, or we call them Irish, or whatever; that's what first attracted me to them. So, I missed it on this album. If you cling to the "punk" aspect you may find it mediocre. I mean, punk is a dime-o-dozen. I can get my punk fix anywhere.
That being said: turns out this is actually a good album. After a few listens, the songs started to grow on me. Most songs are pretty good; I even 5 starred 4 or 5 of them. (Oliver Boys, Heart of the Sea, being a couple). In my opinion, Within a Mile of Home is their best so far. It will be hard for them to beat that, and I don't think this does obviously. But, it's good, and it's Dave being Dave :).
Overall: Good, give it a few listens.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Evolution is natural June 7, 2011

By Scout

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Those looking for a rehash of previous albums will have issues with SoD (2 or 3 star ratings). This is a great album...not their best though. The Power's Out ranks as one of the best offerings from the band. This is an evolution (not maturity), generally speaking. If you want to listen to a Swagger or Drunken Lullabies type of album, then listen to those, not SoD. There is passion here, and their ability to evolve within the context of what makes them great without compromise is evident.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars This is who again?? June 20, 2011

By tommy l turtle

Format:Audio CD

If you're looking some more of Swagger or Drunken Lullabies or even Within A Mile From Home...then hit repeat on the old playlist. This album just isn't the same. It's a bit slower and softer. It's a lot less of that fun and energetic punk that I've come to love from them. It's mild...timid even.

It's not bad...but definitely not the FM that I think most have come to love and enjoy. This is your parents FM, lol.