Album: Do or Die by Dropkick Murphys (1997)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Angry
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: Album

Description: Do or Die was the first album released by Boston's Irish-American punk band, Dropkick Murphys. It was released in 1998. A music video for the single "Barroom Hero" was released. This is the only album that featured original lead vocalist, Mike McColgan who went on to become a fireman before forming his own band, the Street Dogs.

Artist Background: Dropkick Murphys are an American punk rock band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The band was initially signed to independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for the label, and making a name for themselves locally through constant touring and yearly St. Patrick's Day week shows, held in and around Boston. The 2004 single "Tessie" became the band's first and one of their biggest charting singles to date. The band's final Hellcat release, 2005's The Warrior's Co... Part of the Quincy, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Quincy, Massachusetts, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Rock/Pop, Angry, 1990s, Album, Warner Bros. Records

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Do or Die was the first album released by Boston's Irish-American punk band, Dropkick Murphys. It was released in 1998. A music video for the single "Barroom Hero" was released. This is the only album that featured original lead vocalist, Mike McColgan who went on to become a fireman before forming his own band, the Street Dogs.

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