By Jason D. Greenough | Observer Contributor
Boston’s favorite sons, Quincy-based Dropkick Murphys, started 2017 off with a bang, with the release of their ninth studio record, 11 Short Stories of Pain and Glory, on January 6th.
I always enjoy the anticipation of an album, because being able to finally listen to it gives me a glimpse into how a band has progressed and grown. Not only in their sound, but in the lives of the members as well. In that regard, this album did not disappoint. In fact, this album was, in my opinion, their most personally revealing album in their catalog.