The Early Years

Released Summer/Fall 1998
Released in Europe only
The American Version is The Singles Collection

   

Tracklist:

 

Tabs

Lyrics

 

 

 

 

01. John Law

 

Usually when cops are mentioned in songs, they are portrayed as bad. This is one of the only pro-police songs you'll find.

02. Regular Guy

 

From the early 7" release, 'Tatoos and Scally Caps'

03. Career Opportunities (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.

04. Take it or Leave It

 

From the early 7" release on Cyclone Records, 'Fire and Brimstone'.

05. Boys on the Dock

 

Title track off the 'Boys on the Dock' CD EP on Cyclone Records.

06. In the Streets of Boston

 

From the 'Boys on the Dock' CD EP.

07. Caps & Bottles

 

From the 'Boys on the Dock' CD EP.

08. Euro Trash

 

From the 'Boys on the Dock' CD EP.

09. Front Seat

 

From the 'Boys on the Dock' CD EP.

10. Denial

 

From the out of print Dropkick Murphys / Bruisers split 7" single.

11. Billy's Bones

 

DKM lone Pogues cover also found on the out of print Dropkick Murphys / Bruisers split 7" single.

12. Cadence to Arms (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.

13. Do or Die (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston

14. In the Streets of Boston

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.

15. Caps & Bottles (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.

16. Guns of Brixton (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.

17. Boys on the Docks (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.

18. Skinhead on the MBTA (live)

 

This is the only song on any release to include the TNT break. Right before the final verse of this song, DKM weave into the AC/DC song 'TNT'.

19. I've Had Enough (live)

 

Live version played at the 'Do or Die' CD release party in Boston.