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Alternative PressMay 16, 2011Diehard fans might miss Flogging Molly's manic moments, but Darkness' lyrical depth--and sonic diversity--are incredibly rewarding. [Jun 2011, p.111]
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Dec 7, 2011If you're already familiar with Flogging Molly, then Speed of Darkness isn't going to disappoint, and if you're not a fan yet, there's no better time to jump on the wagon than today.
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Jun 14, 2011It's the songs where King and the band take chances that keep Speed of Darkness interesting. These curveballs make the album another strong addition to the Flogging Molly catalog and keep them from getting stuck in a rut.
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May 18, 2011The lack of a cutting edge doesn't itself mean that such songs aren't lacking in charm, and each one of the 12 compositions that makes up Speed of Darkness does feature a tune that the listener can whistle.
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Jun 1, 2011If King maintains a tight focus for much of Flogging Molly's fifth studio album, his bandmates (on guitar and drums, as well as tin whistle and Uilleann pipes) employ broader strokes, pushing the music toward arena-rousing Bruce Springsteen territory.
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Jun 7, 2011Although the songs on Speed Of Darkness have a heavy theme, this fifth album by the band is anything but sorrowful.
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Kerrang!Jun 7, 2011It's another diverse and engaging album from a band proudly aging like a fine malt whiskey. [28 May 2011, p.51]
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May 16, 2011The overly smooth production undercuts his righteous fury, suggesting the group harbors dreams of a Green Day-style commercial breakthrough.
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May 31, 2011Frontman Dave King's vocal approach now presents itself as one of jaded disinterest, the defiant cries replaced by a sense of wistful reminiscence.
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Q MagazineJun 21, 2011Speed Of Darkness dishes up more of the same. [July 2011, p. 120]