Dropkick Murphys’ new album “SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD” keeps with their traditional Irish-infused punk music.

The choruses remain big and bold as ever, and the mix of heavy guitars and traditional Irish instrumentation remains strong. Although it can sound similar to some of their older material, fans of the band and Irish music in general will enjoy this album. The songs “Rose Tattoo” and “Jimmy Collins’ Wake” do a fantastic job of keeping with their tradition of music perfect for shouting with everyone at your favorite pub.

One of the album’s flaws is the seemingly out-of-place “The Season’s Upon Us,” but it still sounds solid and fits the tradition of the band.