The truly essential Pogues album
I bought this CD many years ago after seeing the Pogues on Sat night live. In the span of the Pogues recording career, something magical happened on this one. Perhaps it was Steve Lillywhite's genious, or just the right time for the band. If I were stranded on a deserted island with only 5 cd's to hear for the rest of my life, this would be one. I've heard it a million times and it's still stands the test of time. So many great songs with so much to say- if you haven't heard the Pogues or Shane MacGowan yet- start here. If you buy this one, you'll have the whole Pogues/Shane collection within a year. I've been hooked for 8 wonderful years and damn, it's really great to be Irish! Raise a pint of the black stuff and prepare to be reborn!
Definitive Pogues...
As a longtime Pogues fan I can only say "WOW" when I put "If I Should Fall From Grace..." in the CD player. I had the good fortune to meet Liam Clancy of the Clancy Brothers once and while talking with him over a cup of tea I mentioned my affection for the Pogues to which he replied... "The Pogues are a cross between the Clancy Brothers and the Sex Pistols...with five teeth between them." If that isn't a ringing enough endorsement to buy this CD I don't know what is.I've heard the album, no lie, over 1,000 times and every time I am struck with awe at the passion and musicianship and songwriting prowess of Shane, Spider (aka "three teeth") and the boys. Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six has enough raw power and emotion to transport the listener to the troubled streets of Belfast. And the two tracks on the CD which don't appear on the original album, the Broad Majestic Shannon and South Australia (I think that's the name of the song) are worth the $$$ alone. The music is fantastic as the band produces it's most mature and self-assured sound of any of their albums.
Grab a pint of Guiness, put the CD on, sit back and enjoy this talented band that kicks serious ass while playing traditional instruments of their forefathers.
Classic
The pogues are amazing and this CD sums that up perfectly. They are the granddaddy of my favorite bands (dkm, flogging molly), which is why you simple cannot live without the pogues if you're into this type of celtic folk/irish punk music. It's a perfect mix of the two. This disc will put you in a state of nirvana. Buy it.
All New Celtic Punk Banks Must Pay Homage
This is the grand-daddy of them all: Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Tossers, Black 47, etc. etc. I especially encourage younger listeners to pick up a copy of this disc. The collection of tunes represents The Pogues at their musical and creative peak in my opinion. From the title track till the end, you are served a great meal of pseudo-punk and traditional celtic influenced music.
Buy this disc. Pour a Guinness. Strap yourself into your recliner. Turn on this CD and save your soul.
great
I love this cd, I didnt buy it but i listened to it and you know i listen to all differnt kinds of music, but the pogues stand out in my mind because when i was really small i loved that song Fairytale of Newyork its soo full of Hate lol yet those two love each other soo much soo fun i love the whole cd... its great kinda punkish in and 80's version its great buyit
Deleted in the U.S., this is their 1987 album on Stiff/ WEA International featuring their unforgettable collaboration with Kirsty MacColl, 'Fairytale Of New York'. Produced by Steve Lillywhite (U2, Simple Minds, Big Country), it contains a total of 15 tracks.
Reissue of the Pogues' classic third album, their 1987 offering. Features the title track, 'Fairytale of New York', 'Sit Down By the Fire', a medley of traditional Irish music & much more.
