Reviews (page 10 of 13)
Quirky, fun, energetic! An enjoyable listen.
Rich irish folk and punk mix. Perfect for eclectic listening and a good energy boost. Stay warry of the Irish accent and unusual instruments, it may shock and stun the listener. I loved it though. Not my favorite Pogues record though.
Went back and forth on this one. 3.4.
Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5
Whatever I was expecting before putting it on, it wasn't this. It's basically Celtic folk, and I love that. Although not great to put on at any occasion, I'm definitely up for this music sometimes... Favourite songs: have to get back to this to listen more closely
Прикольный салат из всего на свете они намешали в этом альбоме.
Similar in quality to Rum Sodomy & The Lash. Well-made album. Beautiful songs.
Wonderful album. Close to my first 5 star review.
Not my thing honestly. I can see why some people like it, but not my thing.
The lyrics ruined some fun and interesting music for me.
Fun enough.
Would hit harder in St Patty’s
Stunk
I love Irish folk music and these guys have such a great blend of old and new. They can get you up off your feet dancing or sitting down quietly contemplating the beauty of their music, can't say enough about how good this album is.
I absolutely adore Fairytale Of new York, it's apart from Christmas also an absolutely banger. The rest is Irish folk music: not completely my stuff. As I'm writing this, the death of Shane is 6 months ago.
Ah, the Pogues. The music I learned listening to because of my dad. Even though I want to give this one a solid 5, I think the Pogues have better albums (I'm curious if those will be in this list). 4.3*
Love the Pogues, there’s some really great songs on here, only held back by the fact that Rum Sodomy is better. Just a perfect blend of the Celtic instruments with the chaotic vigor of punk. I love it so much
Fairytale of New York now identifies as Christmas right? I love that song.
RIP Shane MacGowan - never been a huge fan of the traditional Irish stuff, but can't deny Shane's songwriting and voice - it's iconic!
Ehh it's fine. I enjoy celtic-inspired music but this didn't do it for me.
Folk punk is already a really interesting genre fusion, but *Irish* folk punk is even more interesting. Which is a real shame because there is so much potential here, but after a few songs this whole album sounds exactly the same and starts to feel really boring, and I feel like the low production really holds it back too.
Amazingly raucous for the most part, or heartfelt and emotional in its quieter moments. A little on the long side, but it romps along and definitely keeps interest up the whole time.
6/10 This was fine, but there’s a ceiling on how much I’m going to like an album like this Celtic folk rock with occasional flashes of world music. Well produced, well played, sometimes well sung. Vocals don’t do it for me for an entire album’s worth, though Maybe I’m biased: every Friday afternoon for a long time, someone in the warehouse adjoining my office would play a Pogues best of album, and it drove me crazy. At least “Ceazy Old Town” isn’t on this one. But “Fiesta” is Best: Fairy Tale Of New York, obviously
It’s the Pogues just that.
very unique and catchy. gets a little old though. 7/10
"If I Should Fall From Grace With God", troisième opus des Pogues sorti en 1988, est un monument de la musique populaire, un tour de force poétique et un maelström sonore où le coeur brisé de l'Irlande exilée bat au rythme effréné du punk londonien. Cet album est la perfection dans l'imperfection, le sommet créatif d'un groupe à son zénith absolu. Dès les premières secondes fulgurantes du morceau-titre, c'est une cavalcade frénétique de banjo, de tin whistle et d'accordéon, propulsée par une section rythmique punk qui semble toujours sur le point de dérailler. C'est l'essence même des Pogues : un chaos maîtrisé, une urgence viscérale. La production de Steve Lillywhite, célèbre pour son travail avec U2 ou Simple Minds, est ici une pure magie. Il parvient à capturer la sauvagerie live du groupe tout en donnant à chaque instrument l'espace nécessaire pour briller. Le son est plus ample, plus clair que sur les précédents albums, sans pour autant sacrifier une seule once de l'authenticité crasseuse qui faisait leur charme. Mais la véritable âme de cet album réside dans la plume et la voix éraillée de son poète maudit, Shane MacGowan. Il est ici au sommet de son art, un barde des temps modernes contant les espoirs et les désillusions de la diaspora irlandaise. Ses textes sont d'une richesse littéraire inouïe, oscillant constamment entre la grandeur mythologique et la trivialité du quotidien des pubs miteux. Il y a la chronique poignante de l'émigration dans "Thousands Are Sailing", une fresque douce-amère sur le déracinement et la recherche d'une vie meilleure, portée par une mélodie à fendre l'âme. La nostalgie d'un Londres fantasmé imprègne la "Lullaby of London", une berceuse pour une ville qui ne dort jamais, à la fois tendre et inquiétante. Chaque mot est pesé, chaque image est puissante. Shane MacGowan ne se contente pas d'écrire des chansons, il peint des tableaux sonores d'une vivacité saisissante. L'album n'hésite pas non plus à se faire politique et engagé. "Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six" est une charge féroce et poignante contre l'injustice subie par les "Six de Birmingham", accusés à tort d'attentats. Le passage d'une complainte instrumentale à un brûlot punk enragé est l'une des transitions les plus puissantes jamais enregistrées, un cri de colère qui résonne encore aujourd'hui. Et puis, il y a "Fairytale of New York". Que dire qui n'ait déjà été dit ? C'est bien plus qu'une simple chanson de Noël. C'est un mini-opéra de quatre minutes, un dialogue vitriolique et déchirant d'amour et de haine entre deux âmes perdues, magnifié par le duo iconique entre Shane MacGowan et Kirsty MacColl. La chanson capture l'essence même de l'album : une beauté brute qui émerge du désespoir, une lueur d'humanité dans la noirceur. C'est un chef-d'oeuvre absolu, une chanson qui justifierait à elle seule l'existence de l'album. Pourtant, "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" ne se résume pas à ses titres les plus célèbres. Chaque morceau est une pièce essentielle de la mosaïque. De l'instrumental traditionnel et endiablé "The Battle March Medley" à la valse mélancolique de "The Broad Majestic Shannon", l'album fait preuve d'une variété et d'une ambition stupéfiantes. Il n'y a aucun temps mort, aucun remplissage. En conclusion, cet album est un tourbillon d'émotions. C'est la bande-son d'une veillée funéraire qui se transforme en fête endiablée, une célébration de la vie dans toute sa splendeur et sa misère. C'est le testament d'un groupe unique, capable de fusionner la tradition séculaire de la musique irlandaise avec l'énergie brute et la colère du punk. Trente-cinq ans après sa sortie, "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" n'a pas pris une ride. Il demeure un disque essentiel, vital, une pierre angulaire non seulement du folk-punk, mais de toute l'histoire du rock. Un disque à chérir, à écouter fort, et à célébrer comme le chef-d'oeuvre absolu qu'il est. D'ailleurs il est l'un de mes albums préférés du groupe avec "Rum, Sodomy and the Lash", "Hell's Ditch" et "The Pogues in Paris".
I really like the international influences the Pogues brought together, but it just doesn't have the same umph that Rum Sodomy & The Lash has. Best Songs: Fairytale of New York, Fiesta, The Irish Rover, Worst Songs: Streets of Sorrow..., Worms,
I used to listen to Celtic Woman and watch Riverdance as a kid. Still haven't made it to Ireland for a visit, but I've always been drawn to their music, and have definitely added Pogues songs to my playlists throughout the years. First listen to a full album though, and I'm not surprised I really enjoyed this. Might be a 5 if I spend more time with the lyrics, but I'll go with 4 for now.
I saw "punk" and assumed I would hate this - but sometimes you get surprised in a positive way. This was a fun and well-done album. It sounds like a blueprint for what a lot of folk metal and folk rock (especially of the pirate/shanty variety) still sound like today (which may be a testament to my long-held belief that these sub-genres suffer from a fundamental dearth of originality and creativity).
its giving sea shanty but not in a bad way
Porque son The Pogues ....
Fairytale of New York Thousands Are Sailing The Irish Rover
upbeat, classic irish punk
Idk…it definitely makes you appreciate the influence of Irish music on Appalachian musical tradition. At its best it goes folksy protest songs, and it clearly laid some track for the Dropkick Murphies and chant-y punk bands that I might be good but have been ruined by their fandom.
Really enjoyed this album
super fun and energetic album that has a massive amount of creativity and variety as the overlap between irish music and punk music is explored to its fullest. I absolutely love this album.
St Patrick’s day music. Couldn’t finish this.
Cool album. Standout songs: Fairytale of New York Medley: The Recruiting sgt/The Rocky Road The Irish Rover
The Clash meet The Rankin Family.. Not my cup of tea
Didn’t expect this kind of music on this list!
Fairytale of New York carried this album.
Annoying
I great influential album but can't be listened to on repeat
Extremely my shit.
Pretty good!
If I Should Fall from Grace with God 3.7 Turkish Song of the Damned 4 Bottle of Smoke 3.3 Fairytale of New York 4.5 Metropolis 3.5 Thousands are Sailing 4.4 South Australia 3.4 Fiesta 4 Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant/The Rocky Road to Dublin/The Galway Races 3.7 Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Woods/Six 3.4 Lullaby of London 3.2 The Battle March Medley 3.7 Sit Down by the Fire 3 The Broad Majestic Shannon 3.3 Worms 3 The Irish Rover (feat. The Dubliners) 4.2 Moiuntain Dew (feat. The Dubliners) 3.2 Shanne Bradley 3.2 Sketches of Spain 3.4 Score: 3.584210526
Irish Popfolk
Have to love the unstoppable optimistic flow of Irish music
This is hard listening for someone not attuned to Irish music. The accents are sloppy and the beats are too fast, both which make the music sound muddled and hard to decipher. I lived in Ireland so had reason to listen many many many times to this and have imbued a drunken respect for it. God bless the memory of Shane. 4 stars
I am happy music like this exists. After four, five songs I am also glad when it's over.
3.5
I got both Pogues albums generated back-to-back on my weekend days, which I usually save for Monday listening. So it is Monday morning now, and I have listened to Irish folk-punk for 2 hours straight... it was fine but that's probably enough of that for the next 5 years
There are a lot of people in this band! Not at ALL what I thought this album was going to sound like, I'll be honest. Love the first track. The end of Turkish Song of the Damned sounds like a renaissance fair (but in a good way?). What genre is this? Are they British? Apparently its Celtic Folk Punk and they are in fact British. Insane vibe switch from Bottle of Smoke to Fairytale of New York. I actually already had this song on THE ULTIMATE. Just wanted to say. Really beautiful Christmas duet though. Wait did they just say the f-slur?? Metropolis sounds like a Welsh spy movie (surely such a thing exists, right?). Thousands Are Sailing might be my favorite track yet. Halfway through and feeling like it might be a bit long. Worms could have and should have been cut. Liked this though pretty fun. Feels like a culture I am not apart of and know nothing about.
Classic. Enjoy!
I started my day listening to this and somebody at work who is named Paddy messaged me and opened with 'top of the morning'. I wish I could attach screenshots to these reviews, this is the kind of stuff that makes god fall back into grace with me.
A bop. Weird they just stuck Fairytale of New York in the middle though.
Very beloved and I'm glad that a bonkers album of this style can see such casual prestige, but man I do not care for this record.
Irish drinking music.
surprising random and fun
Irish punk folk. I dig it
This kicks way more ass than I expected.
golly! totally exchangeable irish folk music...
I really liked today's album. Went in not expecting the best but the moment I heard the first song, I knew it was going to be good. All the songs are so lively and make you want to dance. Only issue is it is too long (I know it's the extended version on Spotify but the original is still an hour long). Definitely worth a listen, 4/5
This album has the all-time undisputed greatest Christmas song ever - "Fairytale of New York" has heart, it has shame and regret, it has hopes and dreams, love and loss, venom and loyalty. In short, it's one of the most human songs ever recorded. The record around it is enjoyable, some of the lyrics are completely unreal - but Shane MacGowan is in places nearly unintelligible, like on the masterpiece lyrics from "Bottle of Smoke." I'll have to return to this one to really give it its due, but despite the horse winning at 25-to-1, I don't see this record getting a podium finish.
This album is fantastic, its fun and full of energy. Each song feels like you are going on a journey. This will be played again!! Favourite song: Fiesta, Lullaby of London. Too many to mention. Least favourite: Nothing at all. Album artwork: Great cover
YES!
like a bunch of old drunks in an irish pub
It brings me no pleasure to share the realization that as The Arcade Fire is to millennials, The Pogues are to generation x. Four stars.
Maravillóso...
such a fun album
i have no clue what he's saying but go off king might not be an all time fav but irish punks certainly did not come to play bit of sea shanty vibes at times too
DNF. Echt nicht so meins, hat mich an Santiano erinnert
as Anatoly Dyatlov once famously said: not great not bad
I used to own this album and I listened to it a bit. But I never really loved as much as I feel like I am supposed to…. Listening to it now it suffers a bit from 80’s production and could be more impactful stripped down with a raw sound.
Amazing album, but the worms through me completely out at the end. Creepy Crawly type music
I recognize that it is neither groundbreaking nor virtuosic but my god is it enjoyable.
One of my all time favorites! This brought back great memories of college!
The pinnacle of Celtic punk.
Unique. I approve.
I just can't do this much accordion. Fairytale of NY is a banger, though.
Very cool, interesting, nice variety, some wackiness - I like it!
8/10. Nostalgic, fun vibes for me with the Irish tone. Added a few on the 5 star playlist! I enjoyed the album throughout.
Irish punk? Not my thing.
For how many times I’ve listened to Fairy Tale of New York around the holidays I’ve never listened to any other songs on this album. It was more eclectic than I anticipated. Metropolis was a wild mash up Celtic folk and the Peter Gun Theme from the Blues Brothers. Otherwise I didn’t feel the need to go back for more listens.
The soundtrack for Ireland if Disney added it to Epcot…
This is like novelty music to me. It might as well be an album of one-man-band songs. I can barely stomach this shit every St Patrick’s day and when I drank, it was shitty Pogues songs that I’d wash down with hard whisky, not the other way around. Fucking 1 Star
obviously the drunk tank song slaps
So glad I got to see these guys play live back in the day (Shane came on late, and had to be carried off stage before it was over). God bless The Pogues.
It's good, but not something I would listen to unless I was in a certain mood. Very fun music with a lot of personality.
Presses play - Jesus Christ I can’t believe I need to listen to this for an hour. It’s not bad - it’s a genre and clearly there is a market for it but this like this is solely for a bar on st Patrick’s day or a movie soundtrack.
It's a 3 from me. A fun time but thoughtful too.
Shane MacGowan was a great singer for this band and it's too bad that everyone has had to listen to a thousand distorted power chord Celtic punk bands with singers from North America trying to sound like Shane MacGowan and it's too bad that everyone has had to listen to a thousand uninspired zero-dynamics revivalist/traditionalist groups, maybe with rock drums added to make the rhythm extra dull I like the Pogues ok for a few songs and I wish I liked them more. music: regarded. (⌐☘_☘)
After a lifetime of not really Getting It with the Pogues, I’ve started Getting It the last couple years. No one’s fault but my own, but it’s hard for me to detach a lot of European folk traditions from the idea of a like 5th generation Canadian band performing songs in character as their great-x-4-grandfathers or whatever. These guys are the real deal as far as they can be, and I like them and they rock.
This is boss. Actually comparable with rum sodomy and the lash
Solid 90s alternative/punk
It's okay, I think i was maaaaybe expecting it to be a little better, but it's absolutely fine. I could do without hearing Fairytale of New York again, its fine, but overplayed to the absolute maximum. Fiesta was very good, some of the other tunes were good, but overall just ok low 3?
Meh
This record was a lot of fun, unique in is blend of Irish folk music and punk attitude. Interesting for the first listen but then not nearly as exciting on subsequent plays. Good record, but it'll be rare for me to feel the need to come back. Three stars.
Fairy tail of New York makes it
They sound oddly like They Might Be Giants. Waterboys did it better
This was much more solid than I thought it would be looking at the cover. Love me some Irish influenced music
Wow i went into this raw and absolutely loved it. A lot of really strong songs. Getting a 4 because there was some weak tracks sprinkled throughout and I probably can’t listen to this album too often or it would probably get really old and annoying lol Stand out tracks were Turkish Song of the Damned, Bottle of Smoke, & Thousands Are Sailing.
Love this punk Irish ‘flogging Molly’ esq band, gets me in the mood for a bar fight. 3.0
It was interesting! Definitely more upbeat and very... Pirate like
Mostly good Irish jigs. Won't listen again.
I enjoyed it. A nice change of pace from all the brit pop and prog rock on this list.
Feels like sitting in an Irish pub. Good but very the same for 19 songs. Not my favorite genre but a good listen
Nice change up, it's different, it didn't capture me.
Never liked this lot. All seems a bit fake to me. The album sounded quite comercial and un-folky to me. Nah.
Liked this. 3.06
Jacque jumped on a table and started dancing when this came on
Rewatched Leap Year and booked my next trip to Ireland
This is the music of my people
Fairytale of New York is a classic song. Really like the lead song, If I Should Fall From Grace With God, too.
I dig the punk-folk hybrid; great energy. Some songs hit more than others - will definitely save a couple of songs!
too Irish for me
Solid
Ég þekkti Pogues bara í gegnum jólalagið þeirra sem er fínasta lag en svo oft spilað að ég fæ alveg grænar bólur og hef því ekki kynnt mér Pogues eitthvað nánar. Svo kemst ég bara að því að þetta er svona líka hressandi írsk drykkjutónlist sem er með betri drykkjutónlist sem hægt er að hlusta á. Þetta fer aftur á fóninn og líklegast aðrar plötur með þeim (svo ég sleppi við þetta ofspilaða jólalag).
I liked this more than expected. It has Fairytale of New York, without doubt the best christmas song ever. The rest is also pretty good, full of energy, fun even when some of the lyrics are sometimes actually very serious. Misses out on 5 stars by a very narrow margin.
Ok. Best tracks Fairytale of NY and The Irish Rover 3/5
interesante mezcla de punk y folk irlandés/brit, escuchar esto me hizo tener los dientes horribles
I live here now so can't go lower than a 4 to be fair.
Ah yeah sure you know yourself.
This was better than the last Pogues album we got but it’s really kind of just the same some over and over for an hour. Another Christmas song for some reason. I liked the part where the lead singer got too drunk to sing anymore so for half the album so other guy comes in and sings and then theres like 5 songs with no singing so I guess that guy got too drunk to sing too and the band was like well I guess we will just jam for a bit. 6/10
First time listening to this genre of music. It wasn't bad, but I can't really see myself going out of my way to listen to this album anytime soon. My favourite song is "Fiesta".
I love The Pogues.
3.75
what did I just listen to
Excellent for the genre, but for me it's a time and place type of music - live gig in a pub with a pint. Too frenetic to listen to all at once at home! So scoring based on own listening preferences.
Musica celta/folk/punk. Não achei nada demais
# 221 : Good foot stomping album, I like it, something different from what I have had so far on this list, I probably wouldn't buy this, but I'd listen to it again… Favourite Track : South Australia
A part of me wishes this album kept the same high energy going the whole way through. The rest of me appreciates the musicianship on the softer tracks. Super fun listen.
This is pretty good fun. I mean, it should get five stars for Fiesta alone.
Would be great fun live in an Irish pub. Difficult to listen to more than an hour though
Hug+Kiss Murphy's
Not my style
Irish 90's folksy rock. Nothing made me want to listen again specifically. I did enjoy the sound and vibes overall.
Great riffs and sound
This album started off with a bang but fizzled out a bit near the end. Shane McGowan's accent while singing is fantastic. The Christmas song "Fairytale of New York" is here if you know the Pogues from that. There's some great songs to be heard here. RIP Shane McGowan. 4 stars today.
I'm glad this is on the list, and it's interesting that it exists, but I couldn't make it through half the album.
It's not for me, am hour of this is way too much. I can see & agree with their huge influence & groundbreaking style. But to me it brings nothing. Also I just despise Fairy Tale of New York.
This is the second Pogues album I have gotten, and both time's it's been a unique case of good idea, good execution, but just not for me. There are 1 star albums I have rated that I got through easier than this. I still respect the musicianship though, and on the right day, it would probably be a fun listen.
A little lenghthy, but such a good irish sound
YEAHHH this is right up my alley, pretty sure my mom likes some of their stuff too this is so so fun omg its the faggot song i completely forgot about that overall really great album!!! id love to listen to it live
I mean, I’M into it, but I see why on release there might’ve been other upset Irish people pissed that you bastardized the Irish music sound. From an outsider’s point of view, I think it sounds like most Irish bands today, so maybe don’t be worried about tradition so much? Times change, so maybe you need a weird anguishing yell occasionally to keep the ball rolling.
I like it, but in the same way I like Pirates of The Caribbean. It's not objectively the best music in the world, but it's super fun story telling and just brings a very specific energy that is very unique.
OK, not my kind of musci
Pretty upbeat Irish pop. Reminds me of Mary Prankster. Feista has a Latin flavor.
So! Wieder im Büro und dementsprechend auch wieder Zeit für Mucke! Total unterhaltsame Musik, 1-2 Tracks kannte ich sogar. Insgesamt nicht meine Lieblingsmusik, das kann aber auch nicht jedes Mal der Anspruch sein.. Hat mir insgesamt gefallen:)
- ahhhh The Pogues <3 - Für mich sind die Jungs das absolute non-plus-ultra, wenn es um Irish-Folk geht - Immer eine geile Energie, geile kreative Ideen und geile Texte - Man kann nicht über die Pogues reden, ohne über die einzigartige und charakteristische Stimme von Shane McGowan zu sprechen, der erst vor ein paar Monaten verstorben ist. Eigentlich hat man sich schon die letzten 20 Jahre fragen müssen, wie der Mann bei seinem Drogen/Alkohol/Zigarettenkonsum überhaupt so verhältnismäßig alt (66) werden konnte. Aber ohne das relativieren zu wollen, gehört das bei ihm auch irgendwie dazu: Ich weiß nicht, ob die Songs so klingen würden, wie sie es tun, wenn der Mann immer nüchtern gewesen wäre. - Der titelgebende Eröffnungstrack „If I Should Fall From Grace with God“ ist neben „Sunnyside of the Street“ mein Lieblingslied von den Pogues. - Abgesehen davon beinhaltet das Album mit „Fairytale of New York“ das beste Weihnachtslied out there - Außerdem absolute Banger wie „Thousands Are Sailing“, „The Irish Rover“ und etliches mehr - Es bleibt mein Lieblingsalbum der Pogues, auch wenn man einen Case für Rum Sodomy & The Lash machen könnte - Folgende Aussage mag wie Majestätslästerung wirken, aber im Vergleich zu den Pogues fand ich die Altmeister von den Dubliners immer ein bisschen langweilig. Das soll kein unnötiger Diss hintenraus sein, sondern nur den Stellenwert der Pogues für mich ausdrücken (weil die Dubliners immernoch richtig geil sind) Rating: 4,5-4,75/5
- Kannte ein paar Songs von dem Album. - Ich habe ein riesengroßes Herz für Irish Folk. Ehrlich gesagt eigentlich eher dem FOLK-Folk und weniger dem Irish-Punk und Rock aber auch dafür lass ich mich gerne erwärmen. - Die Pogues waren mir immer sympathisch, weil es wohl keine authentischere und und "rohere" Irish Folk Band gibt. - Das ganze Album ist so schön rund und mitreißend. Bekommt durch den Tod des Sängers letztes Jahr jetzt auch nochmal eine andere Note. - Werde ich in Zukunft auf jeden Fall mal vermehrt wieder anmachen. 4/5
- Die Mischung aus Irish Folk und Punk gefiel mir ganz gut - bisschen langatmig nach hinten raus, einige Songs weniger wäre auch okay gewesen, da es auch sehr schwächelt irgendwann
Irish rock
I wish Ireland was real
I don't think there is a soul who wouldn't be moved by this in some way.
I knew my dad would be happy I listened to this. Plus a surprise from the Christmas song!! Listened to this on a Sunday afternoon while I made some clay things and I had a good time :)
This feels a bit too long and the songs don't really blend to feel like an album but I did enjoy listening and the genre of music makes me want to enjoy it with people.
Some great fun songs on here. Probably best listened to drunk at a party and not really listening. It does what it wants; sitting listening to this alone, analyzing it doesn't make sense. I'll probably listen to most of this again, so I guess a 3.
I wish I could go back to who I was before I listened to this album
day 2 of the 1001 albums to listen to before i die. rest peacefully, shane macgowan.
It was interesting but noy my favorite. Just wasnt in the mood for the irishness
I never really got the Pogues until now, even though as an Irish man they seem like a no-brainer. I think I found Shane McGowan a bit embarrassing, or I did that thing many Irish people do, and belittle other Irish folks who go on to be famous or do great things. We're terrible begrudgers. But, at least he didn't get it as bad as Bono I guess. Anyway, this album was a great listen, a bit of a whirlwind in fact. I was really not expecting such variety from it, the eastern European/Middle Eastern flavours were great in particular. Really interesting to hear how well folk music from different countries can meld together. It almost loses a star for containing a Christmas song, but it is arguably one of the best Christmas songs ever recorded, so I'll let it slide. 9/10
I kinda like it and I kinda don't. I feel the space and place of the Pogues isn't mine, I have friends and associates who would really appreciate this energy and attitude. I think its something I will return to out of whimsy, but not with any strong intent. I do appreciate the attitude and energy, there are some cracking lyrics. It's just not for me. Can't quite justify 3 stars. Lets go 2.
Hell. Yes. I actually learned the term “punk trad” from an interview Chris O’Dowd did about meeting Shane McGowan. I think it’s a pretty good way to think about the influence of music like this on punk rock. Shane presents as a punk, even though the music often sounds like traditional Celtic. It is not a far stretch to link a band like this to a band like Minor Threat or Fugazi. I have a copy of Rum Sodomy and the Lash that I put on on St. Patrick’s Day. And of course “Fairytale of New York” is on regular repeat during the winter holidays. But I really should be listening to this band more often throughout the year. an excellent album!
This was Sex Pistols levels of unlistenable at times - arguably not helped by listening in a hypo. But it gets a bit of respect for its folkier songs and its attempt to do something interesting and blend British punk and Irish folk.
A great album that highlights the unmistakeable talented and influential Pogues. Not a band from Ireland or England through the 80s weren’t influenced by this band and Shane Joe strummer / Bono. And many others. Enough said
This is an album that matters. Love me some Pogues.
This was refreshing. Beautiful stuff
I've never done a deep dive on the Pogues before this, no idea there was Celtic Punk as a genre
This was quite an interesting diversion! While it’s not necessarily music I want to listen to again, it was certainly well done and it definitely belongs on this list. I’m going to give it a respectable 3 stars, mainly because it just didn’t connect to me. But I appreciate that it was something different than what I’m used to, and I can see why some people would connect with it.
A riot. Wanna go to Ireland. Wonder if this was supposed to be the Paddy's day album and I'm out of sync? Expecting to not tolerate Shane's voice, but somehow I did.
Tiene tres o cuatro temas guapos
Bittersweet listen now
It was fun to listen to Irish folk punk again. I could even listen to the Christmas song "Fairytale of New York" at Easter. Sadly, Shane McGowan died too soon in November 2023.
These angry young Irishmen were awesome and now I want a pint. Kirsy MacColl was a great add!
I love the Pogues. While listening to RS&L, my daughter at age 5 said, ‘I like this band…they sound like Pirates!’ And I couldn’t agree more.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. St. Patty's Day is a sacred holiday for me, and this just get me in the mood to celebrate with a Harp's and do a jig. Recognized some of the songs on here just from them being classic Celtic bangers. Once I finished the album, I listened to it again. That good.
Couldn't get past the singing. Most of the songs sound the same. The instrumental songs weren't bad.
I had two main thoughts listening to this album; the first one was, "Oh, this is the band that sings that song that I know, but I don't know why I know that song." The second thought was, "This is Irish Punk music. I hate one genre and like the other, but I really like them combined." Above Average
I enjoy folk and I enjoy punk and I really enjoyed this album. It just went on a little too long. I am starting to feel like an hour plus is too long for an album. The sound gets too familiar and the songs just start to blend together.
I'm likely missing a great majority of the meaning given my inability decipher a majority of the lyrics. Honestly not sure what to think of this, some of it is entertaining, it's all over the place in terms of musical style, lyrical content etc. Wide ranging.
Had never heard of these guys... big fan! This is a great album!
Loved it.
This is a great album. It's got that punk edge mixed with traditional Irish music. RIP
Fun album, love the Pogues. Fairytale of New York is the greatest Christmas tune.
I have never heard the Christmas song but it is amazing. The album is very good.
Good Irish
Great folk!
Perfect album for a week ago. I want to dance and drink lots of beer when listening to this. The sound did get old though.
🤢
Sooooo Irish
I just can't stand The Pogues
I was never meant to be a sailor.
I hate the Pogues, but this one contains a few pretty interesting instrumental moments. Still can't stand a full album.
It doesn’t get much better. Great tunes, great music.
This is some great folky Irish punk, definitely wasn’t expecting the middle eastern vibes of Turkish Song of the Damned. 3.5 stars
Knew some of the singles, glad to have the album now.
I’m sorry but it was painful listening to this guys voice and the horrible repetitiveness of this album!
Großartig!
March 22, 2024 HL: title track, “Bottle of Smoke”, “Fairytale of New York”, “Thousands Are Sailing”, “Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant…”, “Streets of Sorrow”, “The Battle March Medley” I have this on CD 💿 Though this is actually the first complete listen, as last Christmas I only played the first half (including “Fairytale”). And while I loved this album pretty consistently throughout, the first few songs illustrate the 80’s excess/absolute mayhem on display. Going from the profane “Bottle”, to “Fairytale” 🎄 🎄, to the James Bond brass of “Metropolis” is almost too jarring to be on the same project. The key word being ‘almost’. I think I skipped ahead to “finish off” this album because, coincidentally, I had just listened to a Chieftains album called Santiago in the wake of St Patty’s Day, which ALSO contains Irish folk mixed with Spanish folk and orchestras. Truly an underrated genre fusion- but where Santiago is reverent to its influences, IISFFGWG is proudly anything but.
Pretty darn good
Great Irish punk album. This makes me wanna grab some Jameson and beer and get hammered, moshing and singing with arms around my also hammered, moshing friends.
This sounds very very Irish and that’s never a bad thing for me. Actually if you put this on an Irish travel video, then it would sound terrible… but right now I’m just waiting for my laundry and it’s making me want to blow up a British parliament house and dance.
Listened Before? N I've heard of these guys but they never entered my rotation despite going through periods of listening to Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys. This is a little less punky than those two but still in the same Celtic punk vein. I found "Fiesta" especially compellingly unique. I really enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Fairytale of New York, Fiesta
Ay not bad
Enjoyed the songs that were spanish/irish fusion :) Started closer to a 4, ended at a 3.
Too jittery.
2,5
No. Not for me.
A great time! Makes me want a pint! Favorite tracks: - If I Should Fall from Grace with God - Turkish Song of the Damned - Bottle of Smoke - Fiesta - Worms - The Battle March Medley - Shanne Bradley - Sketches of Spain - South Australia
This album only misses a 5 rating because it's obnoxious...but in the best way, for the most part. This album is a hoot, and the singer is probably my favorite Irish singer I've heard yet. The music is great, the album moves quickly, and it's just a good, fun, riot. A few mumbly/overly obnoxious songs hold it back, but I highly recommend. Fav tracks: Turkish Song of the Damned, Fairytale of New York, Thousands Are Sailing, Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / The Rocky Road to Dublin / Galway Races
I don't mind the style, but 19 songs of it is probably pushing the limits of how much I'm willing to listen to it in one sitting.
Només per fairytale of new york ja li posaria 5 estrelles. És de les meves cançons preferides del món. Però sí que he de reconèixer que, tot i que m'encanten i que l'àlbum té temazos, hi ha parts en les que cansa una mica. Si hi hagués un pèl més de varietat dins de l'estil serien 5 estrelles seguríssim. Expected Lorenzo Rating: 3
Awesome, a total irish jam fest and doesn't fall into traps I'd expect of an album like this
This album is so punk and the fact that it incorporates folk instruments from Ireland is pretty astounding. The songs have great themes. The vocals are unique and fit what they are trying to do. However, as the album goes, songs start blending and sounding the same. Cool concept but I just needed more variety.
Not for me. However, I could dance to this in a pub with a beautiful woman. Thus marking the beginning of a tumultuous love story
Wish I was fist fighting an English guy rn.
Favorites: Side 1.
This album slaps and today I learned that I like (Irish folk fusion?)
I actually really enjoyed this album. My dad listened to a lot of Flogging Molly with us as a kid and it brought me back to those times, plus I always love the Irish as its part of my heritage and my visit there was great. Almost knocked it down a star for that Fiesta song which aged just horribly but the nostalgic feeling was too strong
Ballad of NYC and otherwise just enjoyable Irish music.
As an Irishman, I’m obligated to like the Pogues, which is fine with me.
What a great album!
1 or 2 songs is okay, but a full album of this music is a real slog. Didn’t really enjoy this music.
An absolute classic.
So Irish. Lots of fun to listen, so bouncy and emotional (whether that's happy, angry or sad, depending on the song).
Solid way to start off St. Patrick's week. I definitely prefer the instruments over the vocals, but it was an enjoyable listen. 6/10 (3/5)
Genius. 5. RIP Shane.
I did not expect to like this as much as I did. Very interesting music but definitely will listen to more
The Pogues are, to me, like the auditory equivalent of that first sip of a malty, slightly warm pint of beer while resting your bones next to an Irish bar fireplace on a chilly Saturday night. I've always appreciated Shane MacGowan's gruff, whiskey-soaked vocal delivery and have known and enjoyed Fairytale of New York every Christmas season since I can't remember how long. IISFFGWG was a really rewarding first-time listen that delivers some sharp lyrical content with impressive Irish folk rock that didn't have me thinking about the skip button once. Interesting Factoids from Wikipedia: *Many of the songs' lyrics return to familiar themes in Pogues songs, such as emigration from Ireland or returning to the country and having to adapt to the changes that have taken place after a long absence, but other tracks dwell on Irish political history or protecting children from the issues encountered as adults. *(Pogues frontman) MacGowan explained the lyrics (of Turkish Song of the Damned) as being a mixture of pirate and ghost story "about a guy on a Turkish island who deserted a sinking ship with all the money and all his mates went down – I'm not totally sure about this – he's haunted and he's dancing around with all this Turkish music in his brain ... Then his best mate comes back, and all the crew, to drag him back down to hell or wherever they are." The song ends with a rendition of the traditional Irish jig "The Lark in the Morning". *"Fairytale of New York" remains The Pogues' best-known and best-selling single. It was named after J.P. Donleavy's 1973 novel A Fairy Tale of New York which Finer had been reading in the studio when the song was first written.[8] The song dated back to 1985 when Finer had written the original melody and lyrics, about a sailor looking out over the ocean, but he admitted that his lyrics had been terrible and MacGowan had come up with a better storyline of a couple arguing in New York City at Christmas time. *Despite never being released as a single, the track "Thousands Are Sailing" has since become one of The Pogues' most popular songs, and according to The Irish Times, it is "recognised as one of the finest songs about Irish emigration". It was written by the band's new guitarist (Phillip) Chevron, and although he had written many songs before as the frontman of his previous band the Radiators, he admitted that for a long time he had felt unsure about putting his song forward for consideration as MacGowan was the recognised songwriter in the band. It was only when (Pogues multi-instrumentalist) Terry Woods offered to help him out with the track and MacGowan showed his approval of the song that Chevron gained the confidence to complete it. Featuring what has been described as a "heartfelt lyric, soaring tune and compelling chorus on the theme of emigration from Ireland to America", "Thousands Are Sailing" inspired the 2012 Derek McCullough graphic novel Gone to Amerikay. Although Chevron also contributed other songs to later Pogues albums, "Thousands Are Sailing" remains his most popular composition, and it was played at his funeral when he died of cancer in October 2013. *"Fiesta" was inspired by a riotous party, which lasted for several days, that the band had during their stay in southern Spain while filming Straight to Hell. (Bango/sax player Jem) Finer based the melody of the song on a fairground-style tune played by fast-food stalls which the band kept hearing everywhere in Spain, and which Finer said he found it impossible to get out of his head. Standout Tracks: If I Should Fall From Grace With God, Turkish Song of the Damned, Fairytale of New York, Thousands Are Sailing, Fiesta, Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six, Sit Down by the Fire
Not at all what I would expect to be labeled Pop. Felt like a pirate or in a Sherlock bar fight while listening to this
irish legends
I actually enjoyed this! I loved that while overall it was Irish punk rock, they brought in influence that sounded like other genres like Latin. Would listen again but not regularly.
I did not understand a lot of it (probably because I'm ESL) but you can't deny the wonderful flow of Irish. Great stuff.
Super divertido, pegadizo, un sonido que se ha trillado mucho pero es que mola mola mola mola! Cincazo
I couldn't make it thru. folk punk is not great
Celtic music?
The Pogues are fun to listen to and this is a very good album. It’s not something I am super into or spin very often, but I am glad this band and this album exist. And “Fairytale of New York” makes me cry every time I hear it.
One of the greatest Irish bands ever. Please, I beg the public to associate Ireland with the Pogues instead of U2. I'll do anything. Please take Bono, we don't want him anymore, please, I'm begging you
Just what I needed, Irish See Shanties kinda, reminds be of Mumford and Sons and Runrig... Really nice, not every song is great, but overall I'd say 4.5, so 5 stars
The Pogues, had it not been for homie who died last year, I would not have know these guys. The christmas song he did about new york was cool. And since it is now March, fitting band to kick off the month. Oh and that song is on this album! I like the sound of the flute in this. Apparently it's called a tin whistle. But yeah the tin whistle and banjo unmistakable sound of Irish music. Metropolis is cool! with the brass in there. I was suprised how diverse the songs were in this album. I rather enjoyed it. It was very upbeat and happy. 4 stars.
I enjoy the Pogues when in the Pub or a song hear and there when the mood strikes. This is a great album but I can't listen to a whole thing in one sitting.
Good but repetitive.
2 - Wasn't my thing with their other album on the list, still isn't my thing now. I mean, if you like this genre of music, I'm sure this is great. I remember this album being a bit odd and varied, which at least makes it a bit more memorable than the other one.
4+ stars (12/15)
This was always played around Christmas (for obvious reasons) but never listened to the album proper. The Celtic influences speak to my east coast roots, and the zaniness and musicality carry through. Really appreciate this one, and if they could replace the 'non-PC' word in Fairytale it could be a 5. Listened twice: there are some good gems in here, but also with 19 songs, a lot of hoopy doopy doopy in-between
Porque son The Pogues ....
this is so far from my taste in music I just can't really listen. Maybe I'll come back another time
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- If I Should Fall from Grace with God Not a fan of folk music and especially folk music where I don't understand what is being said (I have a feeling I will be saying this about most songs in this album) 2- Turkish Song of the Damned Definitely a better song than its predecessor, a lot better, but not good enough to warrant me adding it to my playlist 3- Bottle of Smoke I love the YEEEEWWWWW (all these songs sound the same to me) 4- Fairytale of New York THEY SAID THE F WORD!!! (the gay one) that's all I remembered about this song 5- Metropolis no 6- Thousands Are Sailing no 7-Fiesta no I CBA LISTENING ANYMORE I DONT LIKE THIS TYPE OF MUSIC SORRY IRISH PEOPLE TOP 3: NOOOO
This is my kind of album! Reminds me of my time in the south 👴🏻 Music: 1/5 The guy in the middle's aerodynamics: 1/5 (I'm sorry I just cannot physically understand the appeal of folk)
Really liked it, added to library
Paving the way for bands like Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, this album does an excellent job of blending traditional and modern styles. Occasionally felt like a collection of singles rather than a cohesive piece, but still entertaining throughout.
Great album, some good tracks and a few great ones The Pogues never dissappoint
A party you could hear from three blocks away. 4/5
dumb! Dumb!! DUMB!!! This is just stupid silly music that’s very watered down and saturated. It feels like they were all just hanging out at a pub, and decided “let’s do Irish punk for bar fighting”, and there they went, off to the races! Making the most cliché, stereotypical music that would sound like bar fighting Irish punk. This is music that you would only play on st. Patti’s day in a bar for a pub crawl, or background music for a funny bar fighting movie scene, but it’s hard to take it as serious music because it lacks authenticity which is why I said it’s watered down and saturated.
This is a certified banger. No one can convince me otherwise.
Irish pirate music is just not my thing, unless I am exactly 3 Guinness’s deep at the wee pub. Would’ve maybe given it two stars if they didn’t say the f word twice
Metropolis felt like a spy movie scene, but this sounds like Irish pirate music. Saying the f word isn’t cool, especially twice
The album was nome stop from beginning to end. There is no doubt what the lyrics were meant for to say. Brought me back to Irish bars.
The direct inspiration for Dropkick Murphy's. That bloke in the center is all ears.
The album was nome stop from beginning to end. There is no doubt what the lyrics were meant for to say. Brought me back to Irish bars.
OK I absolutely loved this. I listened first thing in the morning and then was thinking about it all day and listened again while I made dinner. I think I love Irish music? I had no idea they were the band who sang Fairytale of New York (and had only heard the Philadelphia Eagles’ Fairytale of Philadelphia version). I’d like to learn the lyrics to be able to sing along! Summer of The Pogues 2024, anyone??
Sold this on vinyl for $20 in June of 2020. Have always liked these guys, and this is a decent album. A number of the songs sound pretty similar.
Meh
Fun album, fairytale of New York is the greatest Christmas song!
Hadn’t even heard of these guys before and was pleasantly surprised! Need to be in the mood though.
If you’re from Boston and like to fight, you love this album. You know the type of white American that pretends to be Irish even though no one in their family has ever actually been to Ireland? This album is their soundtrack.
Maravilhoso!!! Fui apresentado a várias "tradicional irish folk songs". Outras músicas tratam da invasão e colonização inglesa na Irlanda e consequências.... Lembram algumas letras do The Clash - a influência do punk!!! O som é ótimo, rápido e cativante. O vocalista principal é... amazing. Loved it. Ouvirei mais vezes.
Muito interessante! A mistura de sons é inesperada em vários momentos, te deixa alerta. Ás vezes dá vontade de dançar como um camponês irlandês bêbado em uma taverna na idade média.
I didn't know I needed this. This is incredible.
Had a smile on my face all through the album.
Aggressive Irish punk music is semi-redundant to say, but that's the best description for the Pogues I have. I had heard of the band but never actually listened to them. I usually exercise when listening to whatever album I get that day; I simply wish I had been running rather than the strength work I was doing.
It’s just not that good. Maybe if I was Connor mcgregor
This album was NOT what I was expecting. This sum campy sea shanty Irish jig typa shit. It was a really fun listen, but probably not something I’d return to often (if ever).
Fairytale of NY will always be one of my favorite Christmas songs, but the rest of this album was okay. Songs sounds too much like each other.
Not my cup of tea. Irish folk music is the description that comes to mind.
Literally pirate rock. In a good way! I don’t see myself frequenting g this album but there is pretty of great stuff to hear. Favorite songs: Fairytale of New York, Thousands are sailing, and lullaby of London
Heartfelt. Poetic. Pure, unadulterated essence of musicianship. Raw. Nothing like it before or since.
The Pogues are a unique band - Celtic folk with punk sensibilities. "If I should fall from Grace With God" is their most successful album, commercially, and may be the best of their studio work. It is a combination of a range of styles - their Celtic background, with Turkish and Spanish elements that the band learned while touring. Through all of the various styles, Shane MacGowen's compelling storytelling ties the songs together into an incredible, danceable, heartfelt collection.
Irish music with a hint of punk, extended tracks are far more traditional
You can only listen to so much Celtic Punk & typically it has to be closer to St. Patty's Day. 🙃
Interesting! I haven't listened to something like this before. But the sounds are cool. After finishing this, this is something i MIGHT come back to, it's cool. Although it's not music I would listen to on a daily basis.
More garbage
At just over an hour, this album ranks in at the longest one (so far) on my journey. I grew up listening to "ska". More specifically, 2000's white suburban kid ska. I had no idea who The Pogues were until this album. This has an interesting intertwining of musical stylings. Still all something you would expect from a Dropkick Murphys or Flogging Molly album. I think it's safe for me to say that I liked it, but I didn't love it. I'll definitely mix it into the playlist if I ever decide to return to "ska".
This might nearly take the cake for the worst album I’ve listened to on here
Quite a lot of variety in this, which at least kept it interesting. Generally enjoyed it, and while it is a Christmas song, Fairytale of New York is genuinely one of the best songs ever in my opinion.
All good stuff and obviously Fairytale of New York is a cracker. Simpsons reference: No
Some lovely Irish sounds, along with some rogue Spanish ones.
I'll be honest I couldn't understand what Shane MacGowan was signing about for most of the songs. I liked the music think his signing wreks most tracks. I have always said Fairytale of New York is over rated and I stand by that. Quite liked fiesta. P.S there are better songs called worms out there
Some stuff I really liked but there was enough stuff that felt like filler that put me off a bit. Would definitely listen to some of the songs again but not the album.
8 / 10 Folk - Rock Irlandés. Muy entretenido, muy disfrutable. La portada describe a la perfección de que va el disco.
I was having more fun than expected with the first two songs, but then it just went on and on for an hour.
Love this album! I enjoyed listening to it again. Any kind of drinking song or Irish-type jig I'm big into.
Craic
Takes me back to me Irish roots.
This album is different from what I listen to most of the time. That's not to say it's bad, quite the opposite. If you like Celtic folk music, this will be your thing. I can picture myself walking around Bush Gardens and I hear this music playing (minus the cursing) as I make my way across the Old Country.
I was either born in the wrong century or on the wrong continent to appreciate this music. +1 for the diversity of the music. - 1 for me just not liking most of it.
Noisy. I like it. Always loved Irish music. On the fence about the singer's voice, but mostly I don't mind. Might need to revisit this later for a deeper listen.
"Fairytale of New York" has been a favorite Christmas song these last few years, but I hadn't sought out the rest of the Pogues' music. That was a mistake, this album is full of excellent songs.
Irish Folk Punk. It doesn't get better than this. This album is pure fun. Always a pleasure to listen to.