DKM The Meanest of Times

[Clockwork John]

I liked their older stuff more, back when Mike McColgan, currently of the Street Dogs, was their singer. It had more of an Oi!/streetpunk sound to it, but with bagpipes here and there. DKM was one of the first punk bands I was ever into back in my early teens. "Do Or Die" is still one of my all-time favorite albums. In my opinion, they've slowed down and mellowed out, and now sound a little too much like Flogging Molly for my taste. But, for what it is, taken at face value and not compared to their old stuff, their new album is quite good.

I definitely dig Real McKenzies, they are amazing. If you like them and DKM, you should check out Flatfoot 56. Similar sound, but more aggressive.

[Skweres]

I liked their older stuff more, back when Mike McColgan, currently of the Street Dogs, was their singer. It had more of an Oi!/streetpunk sound to it, but with bagpipes here and there. DKM was one of the first punk bands I was ever into back in my early teens. "Do Or Die" is still one of my all-time favorite albums. In my opinion, they've slowed down and mellowed out, and now sound a little too much like Flogging Molly for my taste. But, for what it is, taken at face value and not compared to their old stuff, their new album is quite good.

I definitely dig Real McKenzies, they are amazing. If you like them and DKM, you should check out Flatfoot 56. Similar sound, but more aggressive.

I dont know about that, i really tend to prefer DKM's newer stuff alot more than Do or Die, it does have its charm but in the new cd's they use alot more of the traditional celtic instruments, giving a nice mix of new and old, but all in all, The Meanest of Times is by far the greatest album they have ever made.

[Clockwork John]

Their newer stuff is far more traditional. And for a semi-traditional, punk-influenced, celtic rock album, Meanest of Times is superb.

Don't get me wrong, I do like their new stuff. I'm just saying that as a punk rocker, I prefer their older, celtic influenced punk sound.