With seven band members and three amazing studio albums, Flogging Molly hopes to keep on track with its fourth album “Float.”

Although “Float” does not have as hard a sound as the band’s first two releases, it is much more similar to their previous album and is neither weak nor lacking its hard sound. There are still plenty of head-banging tunes on here.

Tracks like “(No More) Paddy’s Lament,” “The Lightning Storm” and “Man With No Country” are suitable for a good old-fashioned barroom brawl.

But one of the best things about Flogging Molly is its unique Celtic-tinged sound. Instruments like the accordion, concertina and the uilleann pipes combine into a folk punk rock symphony that creates a singular sound.

Comparisons to The Dropkick Murphys abound, but Flogging Molly stands its ground. While The Dropkick Murphys scream, Flogging Molly’s Dave King sings in an Irish brogue that is able to transition between the slow ballads and the fast pub-rocking songs.

The end track, “The Story So Far,” is a perfect example of King’s range. It is a slow-rolling tune that could fit in a more folk-like setting such as a Gaelic Storm album. It also demonstrates that Flogging Molly is more versatile than a lot of casual observers might think.

“Float” is not a disappointment. It does feel a bit short as it comes in at just 11 songs. But the band has done great things with just 11 tracks.

I certainly recommend this album to any fan of the band, hardcore or casual. But I encourage people who have not heard of them to give it a listen.

They have such a unique sound that it is very difficult to ignore the catchy rhythms and Celtic-flavored rock.

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