The Potato Pirates – “Tried and True Black and Blue”

Originally self-released in 2011 as a The Potato Pirates Self-released production, Tried and True Black and Blue is a defiant, whiskey-fueled anthem of working-class street punk hailing from Denver, Colorado. What makes this record so incredibly cool is how seamlessly The Potato Pirates fuse the blistering, rowdy speed of street punk and classic Oi! with a distinctive, bagpipe-infused Celtic flair and high-energy ska upstrokes. Channeling the rowdy, blue-collar spirit of acts like Dropkick Murphys, The Casualties, and Rancid, the band creates an explosive, party-ready atmosphere while delivering incredibly sharp, grounded lyricism. The record stands out because of its absolute refusal to let up on intensity, delivering raw anthems like Work Horse, Fuck the Radio, and Rudecore that showcase tight musicianship, raspy dual-vocal call-and-responses, and unforgettable sing-along choruses. It is a brilliant, bruising, and triumphant staple of modern American street punk that proves precisely why the band became a cornerstone of the underground Rocky Mountain punk scene.

Track Listing:

1 Work Horse 2:25
2 Fuck the Radio 2:50
3 Rudecore 2:28
4 Port to Port 2:04
5 A Knuckle to the Nose 2:05
6 Got Time 3:26
7 Loosen Up 2:26
8 We’re Faggots 1:24
9 Go Green 3:16
10 Self Made Man 3:28
11 Career Suicide 0:58
12 A Lesser Man 4:22