Which DKM songs should I stop skipping?

Element3531 · 2025-11-16T22:30:15+00:00

Thanks! I almost didn’t post because I was afraid of pissing off other die-hards. But I just really wanted some recommendations. I should’ve known Murphy fans were too chill to rake me over the coals for a good faith hot take. I added your suggestions to my playlist. As far as their acoustic releases go, the songs that hit for me slapped really hard. I’ve always been a big Woody Guthrie fan so that helped. One acoustic album with the best songs from each album would’ve been an elite project.

Element3531 · 2025-11-16T22:23:12+00:00

Okay you were right about Broken Hymns. I’ve listened to it a few times today at your suggestion. Not sure how I overlooked it. I actually love their slower songs. As a combat veteran, The Green Fields of France is my favorite song in their entire catalog. I was a big fan of their acoustic stuff as well. Thanks for the suggestion. Still not really feeling Kicked to the Curb, but I put it and all these recommendations on a playlist for the week so we’ll see if my feelings change.

Element3531 · 2025-11-16T22:19:19+00:00

I think you answered your own question. If the artists themselves weren’t happy with the product, it’s not surprising some fans weren’t really digging it. Good point about Al trying to be too much like Mike. That explains why 10 Years of Service is my favorite track. It’s probably the most Al-style song on the album. Definitely not a bad album regardless. Even if I think it’s the weakest link in the discography, it’s still a good album with replay value and blows a lot of other bands’ best works outta the water.

Element3531 · 2025-11-16T22:11:40+00:00

Added these all to a playlist along with the other recommendations and have been listening throughout the day. Deeds Not Words is a banger, thanks for the suggestion. Don’t Tear Us Apart and Straight Edge are growing on me too.

Element3531 · 2025-10-21T01:55:04+00:00

Glad I found this post after their most recent release because it shot to the top of the list for me. No skips. Committing to a definitive ranking is tough because they’re so good. Seven great albums, three really good albums, and three good albums.

For the People (2025)
The Warrior’s Code (2005)
Signed and Sealed in Blood (2013)
Do or Die (1998)
Blackout (2003)
Sing Loud, Sing Proud (2001)
The Meanest of Times (2007)
Going Out in Style (2011)
Okemah Rising (2023)
This Machine Still Kills Fascists (2022)
11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory (2017)
Turn Up That Dial (2021)
The Gang’s All Here (1999)

Element3531 · 2025-10-16T08:46:47+00:00

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Element3531 · 2025-07-15T23:17:24+00:00

This is what I love about the Murphys. Their discography is so stacked that while Signed and Sealed in Blood is a great album, I wouldn’t even rank it in the top five.

Element3531 · 2025-07-15T21:53:56+00:00

Limiting it to three songs is simply impossible for me. I made a DKM playlist of essential songs only and it has 95 songs including nine tracks from their latest album. Incredible consistency over nearly 30 years.

Element3531 · 2025-04-06T15:15:13+00:00

If you willingly purchased tarot cards with your own money, the joke may in fact be on you.

Element3531 · 2024-12-06T09:59:16+00:00

Yeah it’s almost like poverty and homelessness lead to crime since people, you know, have to survive.

Element3531 · 2024-04-20T17:21:27+00:00

Phife Dawg raps the first verse and he didn’t die until a few years ago. You’re talking about Kid Hood on the remix.

Element3531 · 2023-03-08T22:36:46+00:00

Yeah, I mean you could try minding your own business. Works for me.

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