This Machine Still Kills Fascists

This Machine Still Kills Fascists represents a significant pivot for Dropkick Murphys, being their first full-length album to feature no electric guitars or bagpipes. Recorded at The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma - near Woody Guthrie’s birthplace - the album consists entirely of lyrics written by Guthrie that had never been set to music, curated by his daughter Nora Guthrie. This project follows the band's long-standing connection to Guthrie, most notably their hit 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston.' Sonically, the record moves into Americana and roots territory, utilizing acoustic instruments played with the aggressive, rhythmic attack characteristic of the band's street-punk background. The absence of co-lead vocalist Al Barr, who was on hiatus to care for his mother, leaves Ken Casey to carry the vocal duties with a weathered, soulful rasp that suits the Dust Bowl aesthetic. Critics noted the album's successful fusion of punk attitude with historical reverence, highlighting its organic production and the timeless quality of the songwriting.