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This started off kinda interesting but after a while I felt like I kept hearing the same melody with slight variations over and over. Not the worst but not one to revisit.
mad, fun, punk - never listened to this all the way through before and i don't know why, it's class!!
Fun album, definitely a brand new music experience for me.
Punk and folk and Ireland like my ears have never heard before! It was not always for me but I am here for the Irish hardcore
Fav song: Fiesta
Sounds like pirate music. Reaaally not my music. Hokey pokey type beat. I'm sure it's great for those who like it. I didn't.
it's nice and fun irish music. what is remarkable, is how many songs show their capability to variate, to make music that feels in their identity, while not being generic or boring
I've already had my fill of the Pogues here. It's not a good thing when you find the lead singer's voice to be annoying.
A lot of fun and really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the album. 5 stars
There were a few 4-5 Star songs on this album... but I'm curious why there are at least 2 albums by The Pogues on this list. One was probably plenty.
Number: 254 Familiarity: Moderate (3) Rating: 4 ======= My recollection is that their music is fun in small doses. Looks like they have 2 albums on this list which is probably one too many. When I think of Celtic folk music I do think of The Pogues but I also think of The Proclaimers who don't have any albums on this list which is too bad. I really like their music. In fact I have their This Is the Story album ranked as my favorite album of 1987. But back to The Pogues. The are rally good at what they do but it's not something I ever listen to. In fact I have not listened to them in several years. It was fun but now it's time to move on to the next one.
I don't care what anyone says, I love "Worms" and I use it in my high school English lesson plans on literary nonsense across the pond. This album is so amazing but nary a pint in sight so I didn't get the full experience. Still a 5 tho, fa sho.
Not sure I need a whole album of this - the Christmas record works well enough.
innovative, birth of a genre I suppose, enjoyed.
4/10 not for me at all
uzas, ovo mi se ne svidja
Didn't really like it. Does not make it better that they play that STUPID christmas song so much
Meh. I really didn't mind it. I don't mind this style of music. But it was pretty long and repetitive.
Pretty good, despite not being quite my taste.
Includes the "Fairytale of New York," the punk Irish Christmas song.
Good to listen to in March.
Fun and nice, won’t return to that probably
⭐️Bottle of Smoke
My dees where diddled and my hays where wayed by The Pogues, a record that gets you up and rising. The best songs are wonderful Celtic ballads and bar-songs, and what is perhaps the greatest Christmas song, although by the end of it, I felt my mind twisting and my sanity fading to the relentless diddly dees and the twanging banjos. Just stick the hits on this one.
Goes super hard overall. Just gets a little stale after a while.
17. septembar 2026. 21.35h im always kind of in a place of idgafing sa celtic rock stvarima ali there's some bops best: metropolis
Very fun stuff, though not something I could consume regularly.
Don’t think I had enough pints to enjoy a full hour of this. Very repetitive but has a lot of energy. Rating: 3/10 Favorite Song: If I Should Fall From Grace With God
A fine collection of songs played well and sung spiritually. Not only traditional songs but some penned by the band. Also some songs influenced by other cultures.
Good upbeat Irish music, whats not to like. This album includes at least teo (three if you include the additional tracks) of their big hitters in Fairytale, Fiesta (and Iris Rover) and is a thoroughly enjoyable listen. McGowan’s slurred delivery just makes this feel more of a drinking album and that’s its charm.
This is the perfect album to listen to when you are away for the weekend with a large group of very drunk Irish people. Aside from the classics (“Fairytale of New York”, which is a classic all year round, and “Fiesta”), it’s full of toe-tapping, traditional Irish rhythms - especially the medley. It’s not perfect - ironically, for a man who can only slur his way through songs, these songs just don’t work unless Shane MacGowan is on lead vocals. And the less said about “Worms”…
I really enjoyed this.... and if I believed in an afterlife, somewhere out there my Dad would now be grumbling "I can't believe you enjoyed that tosh! He can't sing!". I heard The Pogues quite a lot as a kid, because my Mum loves them. And while they agreed on many musical artists their two divergences were Cliff Richard and The Pogues. This is a hugely fun album to listen to. So much fun in fact, that I didn't do what I normally do and stop at the original tracklist, I listened to the bonus tracks too. It has very foot tapping, thigh slapping energy. I really loved Metropolis and I have always loved Fiesta. Ironically (sorry dad), the bits I liked least were when there was a male vocalist who wasn't Shane McGowan. And it is a bit samey over the full length of an album, so I'm not sure how often I will return to it as a whole. Also what's going on with Worm? I am going to leave the last line to my mum: "You know I love the Pogues (despite the late Shane McGowan's teeth!)". Should be a 4.5, but getting: 4/5
I have sadly never listened to a full album from these guys so was happy to have finally done so. Certainly one of the best Christmas songs from any band out there. I also quite enjoy the mash up of trad music with the punk singing style of Shane MacGowan.
What’s not to love here? Fun time Irish traditional music with a hint of punk together with the greatest modern Christmas song ever. 5/5 10/9/26
Can understand the movement the Pogues had and the message in their music but not really my vibe
Absolutely phenomenal songwriting and lyricism. They were so good, so so good. So much variation throughout the album whilst sticking to the Irish roots. 5/5 Best Song: The Broad Majestic Shannon
Massive it is
Heard some before; 3.5; There are a lot of fun, good, punk/Irish songs, with funny and heartfelt stories. I also liked the songs that experimented in styles outside of Ireland. As an album, it runs a little long and starts to become a little much, but still really enjoyed the songs and think it's something that's worthy of the intent of this list. Favorite Track: Thousands are Sailing
I guess I should appreciate the cultural aspect of this type of traditional music, but traditional things tend to bore me and that sentiment seems to persist here. It's clearly well executed, but ultimately doesn't do much for me. giving up if I get a third folk album in a row tomorrow.
Arr. Very pirate. Not really my thing. Didn't finish it.
Finally, something different than britpop, 70s punk, electronica, and aughts indie. Points for that, points for sea shanties, points for Ireland. Good show.
3.5. I like the bands The Pogues influenced more than the pogues themselves, but I liked a lot of this album.
Similar to the other The Pogues album I listened to on this list I ended up kind of getting into it. Definitely have to be in the right mood.
2 - I didn't hate it like I did with the last Pogues album that I listened to, but this isn't really a genre for me.
Interesting.
This was a bit of a vibe, but I think it's something you have to be in the right mood for
Folk de pirates qui m'a fait penser à Alestorm mais en moins metal
Oui ! Ça fait du bien à l’âme
J'ai vraiment pas du tout aimé, la country c'est pas mon truc
es divertido, medio piratesco pero no me lo puedo tomar muy enserio
IDK something about this style is scratching my brain JUST RIGHT. I adore the folksy punk from this group.
For lovers of Celtic punk, you will be very pleased with this one. For everyone else, buckle up. This is a very in-your-face record that I wouldn’t expect to be blended with an Irish sound, yet it works most of the time. However, it was a bit too much for me at certain points in the record. The highlight of the album is when they finally allow the sound to breathe a bit on Fairytale of New York. They craft a beautiful song that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of standing in Central Park on Christmas night with a fresh layer of new-fallen snow blanketing the surrounding environment.
Whole lotta of Irishness from this one
A true gentleman is a man who knows how to play the banjo, and don't... the same with the accordion.
Not usually a fan of folk music, but this album is still pretty special, and I found myself enjoying it quite a bit.
not really my kind of music but not a bad album
vraiment pas ma came mais je vois exactement à qui ça peut plaire
This album by the Pogues was entertaining for sure. It had some good songs as well as some that could have been skipped and would not have been missed. It definitely had a range of ups and downs and was a decent listen. I gave it three stars as it was about average or a little better to me, but wasn't good enough to earn 4 stars.
If I Should Fall From Grace With God, I'll be sure to do it in the first thirteen songs. No need to expand this edition unless teetering on the edge of judgement and wrath I find there's merit in this work. The Pogues are one of those bands that everyone likes to tell me I should love and adore. I certainly can appreciate their project, and yet, I mostly find that listening to a whole record of theirs wears me down. The infusion of different songwriting traditions helps move this album along even if they'll just be a band I can respect and mostly enjoy when someone else has them on but won't return to willingly.
A genre that people tend to either love or hate, a singer with a voice that people are either going to love or hate; I can understand why The Pogues might not be to your taste. I think you're wrong, but I can understand. This is the album I would blast in the car every day to and from college, through rush hour traffic on the interstate. It kept me from raging at all the stupid people on the road. The Pogues are not the clean and sanitized Irish folk. With their added punk sensibilities, they are the folk you find in dirty alleyways and grimy pubs. They made the folk music tradition feel modern and real again. And I will always extol the genius of Shane MacGowan when it comes to songwriting. The man was an unparalleled poet of his time. His vices did have an adverse effect on his actual singing ability, but for the gritty cross-genre sound of The Pogues, it worked. There is not a bad song on this album. In fact, the only negative criticism I can levy is the random placement of on of the most fun/depressing Christmas songs ever written as the fourth song.
Folk music isn’t really my sort of thing, but this isn’t too bad. Two stars...
Definitely not the music I would listen to. Gives European country vibes, that just can't connect to.
Rating: 4.7/5 Short Review: This thing feels like a pub somehow became sentient and recorded an album. It’s rowdy and messy, but then suddenly there’s something genuinely sad or beautiful hiding underneath all the drinking-song energy. That’s what kept it from becoming exhausting for me. There’s a lot going on stylistically too, but somehow it still feels like one band throwing one enormous party. Shane MacGowan’s voice absolutely should not work as well as it does. And yet removing that cracked, half-drunken delivery would probably ruin the whole thing. Favorite Track: “Fairytale of New York.” Predictable? Absolutely. Still choosing it. Kirsty MacColl and MacGowan sound simultaneously affectionate, bitter, exhausted and completely human. It’s a beautiful disaster.
I liked it, but I liked their other album other album more. Had that 11 days ago, so maybe a little Pogues fatigue?
Released in 1988, *If I Should Fall From Grace With God* is The Pogues' undisputed masterpiece—a chaotic, poetic, and brilliantly eclectic album that captured the band at their commercial and artistic peak, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It's an album that demands to be met on its own terms: a raw, ramshackle celebration of life, death, and the Irish diaspora that transcends its "piss-up" reputation to deliver a work of profound depth. ### 🎶 Music & Production: Controlled Chaos The album is defined by a seismic shift in its production. With Steve Lillywhite (known for his work with U2) at the helm, the band's signature acoustic barrage was given a crisp, powerful profile without sacrificing its raw energy. The music is a masterclass in the band's eclectic, folk-punk fusion. - **A Global Soundscape**: While rooted in Celtic tradition, the album is the sound of a London-Irish band absorbing the multicultural hum of their Camden home. This is brilliantly showcased on tracks like the raucous, Latin-tinged "Fiesta," which is built around a fairground melody the band heard in Spain. Similarly, "Turkish Song of the Damned" features a faux-Middle Eastern flair for a swashbuckling tale of Aegean pirates. - **Controlled Studio Chaos**: Lillywhite's production opened up the band's sound, allowing the traditional instruments like tin whistle and accordion to collide with driving drums and electric energy in a way that felt both ancient and modern. - **A Diverse Showcase**: The album spotlights the songwriting talents of the entire band, not just Shane MacGowan. Philip Chevron's "Thousands Are Sailing" is a soaring, heartfelt anthem on Irish emigration that has become one of the band's most beloved songs. Jem Finer's "Metropolis" is an instrumental that sounds like an acoustic answer to sampling, melding a film-noir thriller with jigs and reels. ### 🖋️ Lyrics & Themes: Exile, Defiance, and the Irish Soul Shane MacGowan's lyrics are the beating heart of the album, weaving together themes of faith, exile, rebellion, and disenchantment. - **A Defiant Prayer**: The title track is a "rousing funeral song" and a "rock and roll prayer, delivered from the pulpit of the pub". It's a defiant declaration from a sinner confronting his mortality. The lyrics, steeped in imagery of rebellion and spiritual reckoning, reflect the Irish experience of displacement and resistance, refusing to bow to any judgment, be it from God or the English. - **A Complex Irishness**: MacGowan's concerns on the album are often introverted and deeply Irish. The songs grapple with the ghosts of history, as seen in "Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six," a protest song about a major miscarriage of justice that also makes a controversial lyrical link to IRA hunger strikers. There's a deep, dark connection to the past and a demand to be remembered that runs through "Sit Down By the Fire" and "Lullaby of London". - **The Magnificent "Fairytale of New York"**: This track is the album's emotional and commercial centerpiece. A duet with Kirsty MacColl, the song is a multi-layered masterpiece that finds the perfect balance between economy and imaginative insinuation. It subverts the Christmas song tradition by telling the story of a disillusioned Irish-American couple, arguing in a New York City jail cell, making it one of the most brutally honest and sentimental recordings ever made. ### ⚖️ Pros and Cons of the Album As with any classic, the album has elements that both define and challenge it. | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | **A Groundbreaking Sound:** The album irrevocably established The Pogues' musical credentials, proving their eclectic, populist take on Irish music was as valid as any other tradition. It’s a whirlwind tour of sounds that remains invigorating. | **Shane MacGowan's Vocals:** While passionate, MacGowan's famously slurred, drunken vocals can be a barrier. For some, it adds to the raw, authentic charm; for others, it sounds like "nails on a chalkboard" and can make some songs difficult to fully enjoy. | | **Brilliant, Poetic Storytelling:** MacGowan’s lyrics are "fierce, poetic," and complex. He masterfully enters dark, emotional areas without collapsing into maudlin self-pity, tackling themes of death, history, and longing with profound honesty. | **Inconsistent Pacing:** The album is often criticized for being "front-loaded." While the opening tracks are undeniable classics, some listeners feel the energy dips and the later songs become "a bit derivative," causing the album to drag slightly. | | **A Musical Triumph for the Whole Band:** It’s not just the Shane MacGowan show. The contributions from Philip Chevron, Jem Finer, and Terry Woods are crucial to the album's success, showcasing a band working at the peak of its collaborative powers. | **A Contentious Lyrical Moment:** The song "Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six" has been criticized for equating the cause of the wrongfully imprisoned prisoners with IRA commandos, a political misstep that oversimplifies a tragic and complex situation. | ### 💎 A Timeless, Fierce Declaration *If I Should Fall From Grace With God* is more than just an album; it is a declaration. It is a powerful reminder that even a fall can be sung with dignity and defiance. Despite its imperfections, the album's strengths are so monumental that it stands as a career-defining work. It's a record that offers "celebrations and savagery, romanticism and disenchantment," cementing its status as a landmark achievement that the band itself would arguably never reach again.
DNF
Al igual que con Rum Sodomy & The Lash, es un estilo que no me llama la atención y se me hace aburrido, pero está bien logrado y bastante original para su tiempo, en éste álbum se sigue explorando y reforzando este sonido característico de la banda.
I’ve honestly never heard Irish pub-rock or Irish folk, so this was a nice surprise. It’s pretty hard hitting and lyrically, it’s quite nice as well.
Correcto
This album has a great energy to it, and it really keeps you entertained throughout. I'm always a sucker for songs with a ceilidh influence, gets you moving. Look, this album isn't in any way what you would consider high brow, but that's why it's so perfect. It is not concerned with meeting your expectations. It is happy to do its own thing whether or not you'll enjoy it. I love all the instrumentation throughout, especially when you bring an accordion on to an album. You really catch me every time with that one. I think the top comment of reviews says it all for this album. Fav Track: Fairytale of New York
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Let me start off my thing that I love this kind of Celtic Rock. However, I prefer it live. I really need that atmosphere of dancing around and drinking a beer. On vinyl, they sound a little more team and the songs kind of sound the same after a while. Like The Who, you really should see these guys live to appreciate them.
rym 3.78 Celtic Rock/Celtic Punk 感觉来到了某个dnd主题酒馆，或者什么Irish pub。是了，激昂又戏谑，冒险家与浪荡子的故事。 pick: Fiesta
i absolutely adore the silly goofy energy that's all over this album, and the music itself certainly holds up as well! this is probably one of my favorite finds from this project so far and i will definitely come back to this, 5/5
Some wonderful surprises in style.
Starts off great and obviously Fairtytale of New York is a classic which really transfers the sentiment of a less-than-a-fairytale Christmas beautifully. After a while this album just did not speak to me. Maybe I would have liked it a bit shorter.
This album surprised me! I really liked it. Yes it has a lot of classic stereotypical Irishness about it but I liked that! Yes Shane’s voice can be an acquired taste but I liked it a lot more than I thought was going to and even listening to the Christmas song in August was great!
There’s some classics on here. But the whole thing struggles to be worth an album listen
So many classics. RIP Shane
Not for me.
Que viva el punk, que viva Shane MacGowan y la madre que lo parió!!! Eso sí, lo de 'Fiesta'... Cries in guiri haciendo balconing en Magaluf Canciones favoritas: 'Fairytale of New York', 'The Battle March Medley', 'The Irish Rover', Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six
Me sentindo: Irlandesa
7/10 - I thought these guys were a one-hit wonder but they're surprisingly not. Fiesta is a highlight but there are other gems on this too. Only negative in my book as that the overly Irish music can get a bit much
1988. Punk was dead, new wave was out of gas, so I can understand that people were scratching around for somewhere to go next. But honestly, banjos and accordions? Really? That was the way forward?
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There's nothing wrong with it, it's really quite fun, but there's only so much music like this can give me before I get bored. It's not the most crazy or groundbreaking album ever but it's fun and I commend it for that but I wouldn't really listen to this all again.
Nobody can make you dance along to depressing topics the way the Irish can! Its something about the Irish spirit to be beat down, have everything going wrong, be tired and exhausted but still be able to smile, dance and be happy with the small joys they have. I love traditional Irish music and I love bands that put a new or more modern spin on it. It blends together so many different instruments and creates sounds that are traditional but also new and modern. The story telling and figurative lyrics are beautiful and clearly share the story of the Irish people in a more modern time. The negatives are he is hard to understand sometimes and his voice is that of every other Irish folk musician I have heard (I am going to have to look at this more). But for me its honestly great, I love it.
I'm such a sucker for Irish music. It's the part of my heritage I feel most connected to and feels like a link to my ancestors. It brings back childhood memories too, and I just love the country so much. Anyway, I really enjoyed this. I was excited Fairytale of New York was on here, that song makes me cry. Thousands Are Sailing was an emotional one too. I also liked how they tapped into other countries' culture in some of the songs, which added some cool layering into the Irish beats. Great stuff!
Not for me
What really can you say about the Pogues? How do you make Irish Folk Music sound punk rock? What do you do when Elvis Costello steals your very attractive and very talented bass player, Cait O’Riordan? When you recover you add Turkish and Spanish influences to your blender of sounds to put together a classic arrangement of songs that get better as you get deeper into the record. The Kristy Macoll vocal was a left turn as her unique voice adds to the Pogues classic Fairytale From New York. I venture to say there is nothing on this list that quite sounds like the Pogues. However, as a listen it’s better in chunks than in a full spin but a worthy record overall.
I enjoyed this more than anticipated
2,5 eigentlich
Some songs are ok while others are just hard to sit through
Irish pub music
An entertaining album with some variation in song style throughout to make it interesting.
Wollte eigentlich erst 3 Sterne geben, aber habe dann gesehen, dass ich dem doch deutlich besseren Vorgänger ebenfalls 3 Sterne gegeben habe. Ein paar Songs in dem Genre waren schon ganz nett, auch die "Irish Rover"-Version mit den Dubliners fand ich ziemlich cool. Interessanterweise gefiel mir vor allem das instrumentale "The Battle March Medley". Vielleicht liegt es also auch am Gesang. Ich kann mir diese Musik wirklich nicht mehr als ein paar Songs am Stück geben, ohne schnell maximal genervt zu sein.
Hat mir wirklich gut gefallen, auch der Einbezug der traditionellen Folk-Klassiker fand ich gelungen. Aber ein bis zwei Songs weniger hätten dem Album glaube ich gut getan.
Tjoa, wie beim letzten Album von den Pogues ist es auf Dauer etwas too much. Sind die eigentlich international so bekannt oder ist das vor allem auch ein UK Ding? Fairytale of New York aber auf jeden Fall ein Weihnachtsbanger und Klassiker in allem. Starke 3 Sterne.
Hatte das Gefühl wir haben das Album hier schon gehabt, nach kurzer Recherche stellt sich heraus, nein es war ein anderes Album der Band. Hier dann auch das mit dem Hit, den ich jetzt leider am Ende der Hitzewelle statt an Weihnachten hören musste. Das Album fing an etwas schwächer als das davor, aber spätestens mit Metropolis findet dann auch die Abwechslung hier einzug. Macht am Ende des Albums dann doch viel Spaß.
The alternative Christmas anthem of the masses bring me a full album of folk punk rock? Sign me up. ----------------- I absolutely love energetic folk music like this. That punkish edge, with raw vocals and absolutely masterful bardic twinkling on traditional instruments is masterful. I can see how this inspired numerous Celtic folk metal acts from the 00s onwards. Throw in some distortion and you've got Alestorm or Cruachan. Saying that you could still form a pit to [Turkish song of the damned] or [Bottle of smoke] no bother. Complaints? I did skip fairytale - feels wrong in August. 4* 🇮🇪
Its orite but every song is oretty much the same. They have a bloody christmas song on it too and its august for fuck sake
Did fuck all for me. Couldn't wait for it to end. Dont like his voice. Dont really like fairy tale of new york. Especially not in August, and the few songs i though this is okay then goes into that shit folk celtic music. Fucking kelt! 1.5
Really enjoyed this tbh. Can see me purting this on in a certain mood. Was a little jarring hearing a Christmas song in August, But as December albums go, 8 enjoyed it 3.5
Not even a good Christmas song
Really enjoying this album. Strange hearing Fairytale in August but still works! 4
I have not heard this before. I like the Pogues and Irish folk music just fine I guess, but it gets repetitive after a while. I understand this album moves beyond just Irish folk music into different styles and I might be able to appreciate this better of if I was a bigger fan of various Eurasian folk music styles, but I don’t really notice it. I think this album would be better if it were under 40 minutes.
Not for me
Delightful.
Really good album with just the right vibe. Not sure if it is cause of the Irish folk music aspect but what ever it was but I really enjoyed this one.
this album is just consistently very fun. despite it's bombastic nature, i didn't get tired of it by the end of the album.
my god this album is fucking incredible. rip shaney.
Definitely not the worst thing the Irish did, but definitely not the best thiung they did
Imagine a punk band traveled to medieval times and to not die on the streets they played music in local taverns. This is literally the most beer barrel clunking music ive ever heard. Sidenote this would fit quite well in a how to train your dragon movie which is tuff. Metropolis has kinda got this zing that reminds me of the incredibles theme. This album is very out of my comfort zone but it was a pleasant surprise Easy 7.8 out of 10
I have listened to this album many times over the years. I think it's just a great mix of tunes and I love listening to it again and again.
One song is enough to make this a classic, but there are many more. Sadly missed.
I really love this album, it got a young punk like I was at the time really interested in some traditional music. Still to this day I love hearing some tin whistle, bodhran and strings. Of course that made me hang out at Irish style pubs that played that kind of music too much and start drinking heavy like McGowan though too. It lead to other unfortunate things like giving Flogging Molly a go. This album is king. 4.5/5
This album is a vibe
I wanted to like this more than I actually did.
God j’étais pas le mood pour ce genre de musique à la job ce matin.. la grosse fanfare toi chose j’avais l’impression d’être sur un bateau.
Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 Good album. “Bottle of Smoke” and “Metropolis” were my favorites. Of course “Fairytale of NYC” is a legendary (Christmas) song.
To begin with, I love the instrumentation in this. This would've been a great instrumental album considering I loved the few instrumental tracks on it. However, John Pogue or whatever his name is decided he wanted to sing over this wonderful music, which really ruined my enjoyment of it. Struggled between giving it a 2 or a 3, but I might have to go with a 2 just because there's only 2 songs I actually enjoyed.
folk irlandais pas ouf
Lowkey went hard
I understand why this is relevant, but wasn't my thing. I'd give a 2.5 if I could.
I didn't enjoy this as much as my first listen. There are highlights like 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God', 'Bottle Of Smoke' and 'Fairytale Of New York', but there's far too much filler. From 'Fiesta' there was only 1 or 2 tracks that I actually enjoyed. I'm not even going to mention 'Worms'! At least it's so short that you don't have to count it as a real factor in the album's rating, if you did, the album would be MUCH worse! As a whole, there is some notable tracks, but they are all in the first 15 minutes of the album and the worst tracks are very bland.
Very Irish, pretty good
7/10 This is one of those Irish folk rock albums that is heavily influenced by punk, but unlike most punk music, the obnoxious vocals actually work here. The album has some... issues... including a slur and weird racial stuff. Generally speaking I do like the music, but it's very "drunk guys doing drunk things," so you kinda have to look past that to enjoy it.
I should have listened to this sooner tbh given that this album has the one singular good earnest Christmas song, an incredible achievement for sure. Overall, I like it. Very fun blend of folk and punk that manages to be a sincere reflection on Irish working class culture while also just being good vibes. Does feel a bit bloated for me, but the whole thing probably resonates hugely if you are Irish.
An absolutely romping affair with just about everything you could ask for in a Celtic record.
Nope.
I've never heard of them, but I liked it more than the average. They are kind of like an Irish Toten Hosen.
I liked this
This must be Remmick's favorite band
ok super interesting, never listened to a lot of Irish type of folk music before, so its a new sound for me track 1 'if I should fall from grace with god' - new sound still getting used to it, 'bury me at sea where no murdered ghost can haunt me no corpse shall lie upon me', interesting start track 2 'Turkish song of the damned' - intro sounds kind of Arabian, it sounds very traditional folky im not sure if the sound is for me, I feel like it could grow on me because the lyricism feels powerful, but idk rn it sounds arabic Irish which Is an interesting blend 'the spectre on my back will soon be free, the dead have come to claim a debt from thee' wowza, it sounds like a lot of accordion, I guess its Turkish thats why I thought of arabic music, its asian actually track 3 'bottle of smoke' - ok I just don't like this one track 4 'fairytale of New York ft Kirsty maccolly' - ok I feel so much more connected to the leads voice this time, they really slowed down and the raspy messiness feels nostalgic and warm, I love it as a christmas song, 'when you first took my hand on a cold chrismas eve, you promised me broadway was waiting for me', 'you're a bum you're a punk your an old slut on junk, lying there almost dead on a drip on that bed, you scumbag you maggot you cheap lousy faggot' LOLLLL I like it, nice nostalgic instrumentals to close out track 5 'metropolis' - strong traditional feeling instrumentals, something new I like it track 6 'thousands are sailing' - immediately the lyrics feel bold and political, 'and the torch lights up a famished man, who's fortune could not save, did you work upon the railroad? did you rid the streets of crime? were your dollars from the White House? were they from the five and dime' I really appreciate and love that, 'thousdans are sailing, across the western sea, to a land of oppurtunity, that some will never see, fortune prevailing, across the western ocean, their bellies full, their spirits free' love this lyric focused on Irish emigration its something interesting I read about this semester and I love the ode to that experience in this song, omg I love the lyric where they tipped their hats to mister Cohen (assuming they're talking about Leonard Cohen?) interesting when another artist is referenced in a body work track 7 'fiesta' - oooo immediately in LOVE with the instrumentals at the beginning wowza is that saxophone, and then we transition into something lively as hellllll, love the Spanish bits I wonder which member of the band is speaking Spanish? is it the lead again it kinda sounds like him hmmm track 8 'medley : the recruiting sergeant/the rocky Road to Dublin/galway races' - ok long ass title, feels very traditional in terms of sound, I appreciate the ode back to their heritage and roots, again not sure if trad Irish instrumentals are my thing track 9 'streets of sorrow/birmingham six' - 'oh how I long to find some solace, in my mind I curse the strain, so farewell you streets of sorrow' love this instrumental on the first half so melancholy and soft, really up my alley sound wise, and then the second half has an abrupt and cool transition into Birmingham six and some very cool storytelling, 'who tortured the innocent the wrongly accused, for the price of promotion and justice to sell' track 10 'lullaby of London' - 'you can hear the cars and the shouts from bars, and the lauhjyer and the fights, may the ghosts that howled round the house at night never keep you from your sleep' I like this there's something rly comforting about it, one of my favs on the album definitely, so nostalgic feeling and it absolutely has something to do with the voice of the vocalist, raspy and melancholy its beautiful track 11 'sit down by the fire' - more intense feeling, quick one, probs not my favourite track 12 'the broad majestic shannon' - this is nice and upbeat but simultaneously nostalgic and a little sad, it feels reminiscent, the lyrics really feel like they paint a picture for me, it feels like im being told a story and I love it honestly, the chorus is lovely, love the lyric 'there'll be whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks' track 13 'worms' - interesting and kinda eerie close to the album, feels appropriate OVERALL : this is something I can pay my respects to for what it is, blending strong and traditional Irish instrumentals with such stark sometimes comedic and political lyricism is bold and cool as hell, I love the Irish honestly, loved their take on a christmas carol, felt very patriotic and they paid strong respect and nod to their heritage, traditional music, and the rich Irish history, very visceral and fascinating narratives and storytelling, im still not sure if the traditional Irish sound is for me with all the fiddles and stuff but I think some of these songs are powerful enough to stick with me
What a great album! From the energy of the opening track, the fun of Fiesta, to the beauty of Thousands are Sailing. And that’s not even mentioning the classic Fairytale of New York. Loved it in 88 and still do. Loses pace towards the end, so a high 4 rather than a 5.
Good fun.
Can she say that
Makes me smile, but not in a good way. More a giggly slightly embarrassed way.
Favorite track(s): If I Should Fall From Grace With God, Turkish Song of the Damned, Fairytale of New York, Thousands Are Sailing, Fiesta
Love The Pogues. RIP Shane.
Excellent! Enjoyed it!!
Eh
*31 Det er sikkert 5 stjerners oplevelse at prøve på en festival, men som stand alone musikoplevelse er det bare overhovedet ikke mig.
Jeg synes det her er helt enormt irriterende. Jeg ser folk for mit indre øje der danser riverdance og løber rundt i armkrog med et stort trækrus med øl i hånden. Jeg kan ikke lide det. Jeg skulle til at kalde Fairytale of new york en opløftende oplevelse, men så gik der også riverdance i den.
Meget svært at bedømme. Jeg har absolut ingen referenceramme ift. genren eller bandet. Det er underholdende nok, men jeg synes også, at jeg bliver lidt træt af, hvad der for mig lyder som den samme opskrift på stort set alle numrene. 2.7
An absolute masterclass in punk, folk, hell, almost any genre you can think of!
“Irish folk punk“ absolutely yes. Some great storytelling at times heartbreaking and others downright goofy. Dance a jig, do the polka, then cry in your beer. If that’s the mood, play this album.
Good album, more Irish folky than I'd have expected from them at this time.
goo but not me thing
Pirate music
Songs that play during a bar brawl.
Up the lads
Loved it. Kept on listening for the bonus tracks and then some extra radio tracks. Masters of their craft. Folk with a gritty edge.
Een mix van punk en IRISH FOLK bro je moet mij niet bellen voor deze shit. Bro als die fairytale of New York hun populairste is dan hoef ik de rest niet te horen
fun. would listen again
I have a hard time hearing lyrics generally. Seems like the arrangements are a bit polished and lack dynamics compared to the singing
This was really great. Don't know that I would put this on often, but what a good time in the right context
I love Irish music. You put a tin whistle, accordion, and bodhrán in your music, and I’m in. The Pogues do that, and so much more. With songs that cover typically Irish topics like sailing the ocean and carousing, their mixture of traditional Irish and punk music is a blast. The team up with the Dubliners works great. I completely understand why some people may not enjoy this album. The lead singer is tough to understand. It’s mostly jigs and reels. There are random instrumentals that are mostly medleys of famous Irish songs. But by golly, I loved every second of this. Plus, I’m a guy who often finds himself singing Christmas songs in July, so Fairytale of New York definitely put a smile on my face.
its a cultural thing i guess
On hyvä pumppu. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Quite fun up tempo music
It’s like if the dance scene from Titanic was an hour long. Fine but just repetitive and not exciting at all.
Bastante folklorico, uno tiene que estar bastante abierto a una mezcla de música escosesa, pero no me gustó
totally not what i'm usually listening to but i appreciate it for what it is. real nice piece of folk music
The last Pogues album I’ve heard, Rum, Sodomy & The Lash, was a very fun time and one I enjoyed a whole lot. And while this album doesn’t necessarily compare to it in every aspect, I still had a nice time with it. It may feel a bit inconsistent at times, and it ends very strangely, but this album still makes for a very enjoyable time. Fairytale of New York continues to be my favorite Christmas song.
Tune 4 en juillet, ouch. Je comprends le style mais c’est juste mauvais. Genre Bravehearth sur l’acide.
Gang of New York ha music
Idk if this is because I’m visiting Ireland next month, but I’m feeling this one.
5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Glad it's on the list and enjoyed the celtic-punk of it all. Not something I'll return to often.
I quite enjoyed the Celtic influence but would only really listen to this album in particular circumstances. Good to have knowledge of for when that situation arises.
A bit boring and samey. By the first few songs I felt I had heard everything this had to offer. Not to mention this is long for how mediocre it was.
Fun album top to bottom, and forming a supergroup with the Dubliners was a highlight. Will check out Rum Sodomy & the Lash for sure!
Immensely fun pub music. May have been a little long, but I did listen to the extended version. Took me a song or two to get into it, but by the end I was very into it Favorite Songs: Fairytale of New York, Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant, Sit Down By The Fire
Christmas music in July! The Pogues have been an acquired taste for me. I had read about them before I ever heard them and when I finally heard them I was not really into it at all. But as time has gone on, I have been more open to their sound. It's not really something that I would put on and listen to entire albums of, but I like it when they come up in movie/TV soundtracks or shuffles. Definitely good drinking music.
I was previously familiar with The Pogues but not really any of their material. This album was about what I expected, which is mostly Irish drinking songs. The album also includes a Christmas song. There's nothing particularly wrong with this album, but there is not much variety so it became boring after a few songs. I wouldn't come back to this one.
Not my style, but i like the christmas song the most
Really fun album
Feeling like I'm in an Irish pub. Not bad.
#1007. The same thing I said for their other album could be said for this one too. One or two of these songs might be fine, but listening to an entire album of it gets real tiring real quick. 2/5: meh
Yeah okay. Really enjoyed this one.
I like the idea. Reminds me of Dropkick Murphy's. But the execution just wasn't great. A lot of genuinely annoying songs and filler content.
Irish folk punk is quite the combo and though seemingly fun should not be delivered via an entire album and instead in small chunks in a proper pub. It's cool but not for the entire album.
Not for me really. Weird to hear fairy tale of New York in July too.
A timely appearance for this album as we're only a few weeks away from the Galway Festival. Not really my sound overall but that's because I'm just tortured by plastic Irish pub singers but I did like this. Contains my favourite Christmas song but it does feel a bit out of place here at track 4. I can see why it's easily the most well known song from this band.
four stars, simply because rum sodomy and the lash is their true magnum opus
never actually listened to a celtic album so was good to finally do so. i liked the high tempo and how happy the tracks sounded. it also had some really unique instrumentation. the reason for the 3* is because it's just not really my thing and can't see myself coming back it. listening to "fairytale of new york" in july felt so wrong.
I'm sure I've listened to this one in full at some point in the past, but it's been a while since I've heard anything other than "Fairytale of New York". Definitely danced around the house listening to it :) Being raised partly on Irish folk music I really can't give it less than a 4. Nostalgia maybe playing into it a bit, but who cares!
3/5 Favorite Song: E-Pro
Leuk op z'n tijd, maar nooit echt fan geweest van de hele celtic punk hoek
Fairytale of New York is een van mijn favoriete nummers ooit en alleen dat zorgt al voor een positieve beoordeling. Moet zeggen dat ik beter ga op de wat langzamere ballades dan op de uptempo punky nummers van The Pogues (waar er veel van zijn op dit album). Onder aan de streep wel gewoon een toffe plaat. RIP Shane en free Ireland 🇮🇪.
It's not their best (that'd be Rum, Sodomy & the Lash) but there's still some good stuff on this. Thousands Are Sailing is superb.
I was interested to here a whole album but I really didn’t like it, presumably on here for the single?
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Also had no idea that Fiesta is a Pogues song (only ever heard the instrumental bit)
Music for people who don’t like music - one star. Tom.
This is a great stomping album. Some superb tracks. Very enjoyable! I can’t be the only one who thinks Metropolis sounds like Tom Wait’s Midtown?
Reminds me of being in a bar in Woodside, Queens with a bunch of drunken NYPD and FDNY guys after a line-of-duty funeral. (I'm retired NYPD and have lived in those moments)
🦜🏴☠️?
This Pogues album feels quite similar to the other I heard earlier on this list. Interesting listen, with strong ballads and a punk infused energy.
Not sure why we need two Poges albums on the list, but we'll give it a listen. This has more musical variety than their other album on the list, but every song still reverts to Irish instruments and melodies which creates a feeling of sameness. Add to that - I can't stand Irish music and the combination of flutes and whistles and accordions is abhorrent to my ears. But it has energy and snarl which just about compensates for how much I don't like the music.
I get why people are into this, genres like this would exist if there werent an audience for it. I am not that audience.
quirky asffff just a bunch of jolly guys having a blast Turkish song kinda eats?? love worms also shoutout frfr also adore how they have literally every instrument ever on the cover and how they r just saying nonsense 50% of the time incredible
I had trouble understanding what he was saying the first time around, then I had a drink and understood every word perfectly. Really good - I have some trouble with traditional Irish music and with the 80s reverb drum sound but his voice is so good - punk and Irish music kinda make a lot of sense together but I would never have guessed. Fairytale of New York is really incredible and there were other very good songs but nothing nearly as good as that.
Well, it's not punk I guess. The last few albums I've gotten have been rough, could really use a better one for tomorrow. I tried to like this and I think it's interesting but I'll never go back to this most likely. 3
Celtic Rock/Celtic Punk Favorite Songs: If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Fairytale of New York, Thousands are Sailing Least Favorite Song: Worms While some of the songs I’ll be keeping in my personal playlist, I do felt like instrumentally it just felt a bit samey. I get that it’s Celtic Rock/Punk, and I’m not saying that this album doesn’t have variety within them, but it does feel like some of the songs have the same key, tempo, and note structure such as Fairytale of New York and another song in the album. 7/10
Sadly, I have only come to fully appreciate the Pogues since Shane McGowan's passing a couple of years ago. This was an enjoyable romp that blends Irish folk with punk as the Pogues do so well. However, there are Turkish influences on Turkish Song of the Damned and political (autocorrect aptly suggesting polka to me) songs about the Birmingham Six injustice on here too. It's not all drunken revelry and dancing jigs. 4 stars.
Even if the compositions were great (and they're not), I have rarely seen a lead singer so impressively bad that they could completely condemn a whole record.
It just keeps going
Beautiful record. Touching and filthy
It’s hilarious and idk why
another change, really liked it, something different and good
Gran soundtrack. Algunas canciones lentas, otras pum para arriba con el acordeón. Me quedo con una buena concepción de la banda, pero no sé si le puedo dar más de 3 estrellas. Me hubiera gustado encontrar la versión real, no la extendida.
To listen to If I Should Fall from Grace with God for the first time is to be instantly transported. You don’t need a history degree to get it; you just need to close your eyes and picture a packed, smoky pub, a hearty Irish stout in hand, and your foot tapping frantically to the rhythm. But while the album is undeniably fun, catchy, and celebratory, there is an edge underneath the joy. The Pogues take the traditional sounds of Irish folk and crashed them headfirst into the raw energy of London punk. The result is a masterpiece of defiance—a record that turns the bittersweet pains of exile and political alienation into an unforgettable, beer-soaked party.
Very very Irish
Not my jam but good nonetheless
Bem legal esse folk irlandês misturado com um monte de outros gêneros. Achei que ia ser música cristã por causa do título.
Unexpectedly awesome. I knew they were capable of greatness. I love Fairytale of New York. But had unfairly liked the Dubliners collaboration. In with my father’s liking for terrible cod irish folk and had never heard an album as a whole. A decision I now regret.
A foundation upon which much has been built, including a bunch more diverse genres than I had thought? And an all-time rock vocalist. RIP Shane
some shit i would listen to if i was an irish pirate i guess
Celtic folk-punk will always be cool. This is no exception.
I imagine if I was in my twenties, in a crowded pub or small venue, the energy here would be amazing. However, listening to this sober with headphones on, there isn't enough variety here to keep me invested.
The album is too long, which is something I didn't factor into my initial review. There are real stand outs though. Metropolis, Sketches of Spain are really interesting and a cool blend of things. Really want to give the album a 3.5. With just culling the track listing it would be a 4. With pushing the envelope into more weird stuff I could be a 5. Very happy I found this group, wouldn't have tried without this.
Unique
Ok
Gott stuð í byrjun en varð ansi einsleitt og langdregið en fær samt 3
Stórglæsileg plata. Langar bara að splæsa fimm!
Heard Before? Yes indeed. Went through a big Pogues moment more than once. Notes: - wild instrumentals, unhinged vocals, poignant yet absurd lyrics. - this much focused energy out of such a large group of musicians is a near-miracle. - big, bold production suits to a t. - i would give a slight edge to Rum Sodomy and the Lash, but this album is still golden. even the expanded edition fails to dilute its charm. Verdict: "yer a bum yer a punk yer an old slut on junk" Listen Again? For sure.
Not for me
A challenging album to listen to.
ирландский панк про нй крисмас, ок) для меня однообразно
incredible good album that connects old irisch folk with punkrock.
Fairytale of New York alone is worth five stars.
Half of it is punk-influenced rock blended with traditional Irish instruments, and it would be fun to mosh to. The other parts are covers of more traditional Irish music, some of which are laid back. The Christmas duet is awesome.
The kings of Celtic punk rule here on an album that feels built for a packed pub, a spilled pint, and at least one person starting a fight they absolutely cannot win. Shane MacGowan has the perfect voice and inflection for this kind of music, rough around the edges but completely locked into the attitude. The album dabbles in other cultures and styles, but The Pogues never really lose their signature sound. And when they lean fully into that Celtic spirit, you can really hear the heart and roots behind it. There are also some pretty good slower moments here, especially in the medleys, which give the album a little more depth beyond the rowdier pub-ready tracks. It is a bit stuffed, and some melodies start to feel reused, but honestly, Celtic punk is just a blast to listen to, and this album delivers plenty of that rowdy, legendary sound.
Better than I expected.i have heard a lot of Dirty Old Town in my days and wasn't thinking it would have so much pep.
Listening to the Pogues takes me back to being a kid hanging with my cousins. Irish folk punk brilliance. It could be a bit shorter, but I had a fun time. 4/5
1/2
4.5
Bottle of smoke, never heard before. Belter. Fairytale of New York potentially best song of all time
Every one of these songs sound like the punk music in Pro Skater 4 but more folky. The first 3 tracks have blended together, with the second being my favorite. It sounds like pirate music. The vocals are good Metropolis sucks, it sounds like half pirate music half 50's superhero motif. I think I get what the deal is with the chaotic blending of sounds, but it is not fun to listen to. Okay look I don't really care. Like if there's an album all about how much someone loves being American and misses their country I'm probably not going to give a shit about it. Ireland is cool and I'm sure there's a rich culture, history, and heritage over there - but I do not care. With that being said, Thousands Are Sailing is an enjoyable song that sounds unlike any of the tracks that preceded it. Mostly anyway. Look man music can and should be fun, but Fiesta is just too much. I'm tapping out here and will pick back up tomorrow. I'm listening to Nathaniel's Iron Maiden album instead, I am not excited to jump back into this one. Hell I ran back a Bob Dylan song before I reopened this album, hahahaha. Ok we're coming back at track 8. Dude this shit sucks. It's well made but I hate the way it sounds and I don't give 2 fucks about Ireland. I didn't sleep enough last night I'm not havin it today. Hey isn't Aiedyn an Irish name. The Broad Majestic Shannon is okay. I still don't like it. I'm just gonna go ahead and set up for the end of the review; I'm going to get through it, but I checked out a long time ago. Favorite: Thousands Are Sailing Least Favorite: Metropolis, Sketches of Spain Shotout: Uhhhh. The Broad Majestic Shannon? 1 star. I went ahead and skimmed their other album on this list and it's the same shit.
Eu realmente achei muito divertido esse álbum. Não posso acreditar q existe punk celta.
Much like my review of their last album, I dig the spirit but 50 minutes in a row is too much. This is good background music though. Love Fairytale.
There is an authenticity which pop-punk "Celtic" music tends to struggle with. For The Pogues, it's obviously in their blood and comes as naturally to them as breathing. It's traditional Irish music repackaged into a more gritty and contemporary punk sound, not the other way around. This is what makes it work compared to bands like the Dropkick Murphys. The reels and jigs are as authentic as they come, and that raw punk energy provides a perfect, accessible entry point for anyone unfamiliar with Irish (Or in my case Scottish) traditions. Having The Dubliners featured on two tracks only cements their connection to the core of traditional Irish music, yet I also love how they diversify by incorporating Turkish and Hispanic sounds. And, of course, it features that famous Christmas song they’re so well known for. Póg mo thóin if you don't like this. As a mandolin player myself I can't not give this 5/5.
Enjoyed this far more than I thought I would. Inject it straight into my veins and let it mix with the DNA of my ancestors
Pre Listen: Not only have I never heard of these fellas, I wouldn't even know how to pronounce their name. The Po-gu-ess? Poo-jays? The Pugs? I may never know, no expectations. Notable Tracks Turkish Song of Demand - Well this is unique. I...I don't know how to feel about it. It's cool I guess? Fairytale Of New York - Oh this is awful. Miserable. Sounds like Drunken Karaoke of a rejected Disney song. Metropolis - My favorite song on here. I love the energy it has, I love the instrumental variation. Fun little ditty. Fiesta - Another unique song. White boys goin Corona style. Worms - What the fuck is happening. Grinch type song. Post Listen: This album was all over the place. I have no idea what genre to even file this under, other than Irish for sure. I never did learn how to say their name. The quality too was all over the place. I thought some songs were really interesting, some boring, some bad, and some good. This album felt a bit more like a fun singular experience, rather than something I'd listen to over and over again. Once the surprise and goofiness has been experienced, it probably wouldn't be the same on a 2nd or 3rd listen. Stronger instrumental performances, weaker lyrical craft, but a whole lot of Creativity! Most varied work I've experienced on here to date. 3/5, maybe I'll come back to it, maybe not. EDIT - Came back, bumping to a 4/5. This album was more memorable than I gave it credit. It was so unique, and several of the songs have remained in my head since in a good way.
Really charming stuff. I don’t think I enjoyed it thoroughly enough to give it a 5 but it was very strong. Charming instrumentals matched by MacGowan’s voice that feels like it’s absolutely perfect pairing.
Not really my thing but a lot of depth to it! Some really fun music too. Hard to deny the quality. Favorite Song: Thousands are Sailing
So much fun with this one
That was fun
Listening to Fairytale of New York during a heatwave is odd but this is a strong album
This was really hard to listen. Hard to say why. The way the harmonies work, how the instruments are treated, they are just quite hard to let in.
Outside of Fairytale of New York, I'd never really listened to the Pogues. It's good shit!
Music that makes you want to drink Guinness and fight the English. A bit too long, but I enjoyed it more than I thought. 2.5/5
This has one of my favorite Christmas songs on it (Fairytale of New York). I enjoyed this. Some of this was punky and some of it was very Irish. I preferred the very Irish songs over the punky songs.
No wonder their biggest hit had a different singer
Lively and interesting. 3.5 but fall to 3. Would be a 4 after a couple beers.
Banger of an album, love the Irish folk punk thing
Shane Macgowan one of the greatest to ever do it
Fun and well made but not totally my thing, I def liked some of the songs though!
Yeah… not my thing. A bit too stomp clap for my taste. And I know it’s the style, but just, kinda a hard listen. Some fun tunes for sure, but eh.
Enjoyed a lot of this, mostly the songs that sounded more traditional. I shared this with a friend who loves all things Ireland, music as well. He was familiar and a big fan already. Generally not my favorite genre but I was pretty impressed, primarily by the lead vocals.
While the dropkick murphys might be my least favorite band, and they are obviously derivative of the pogues, I like this album. Punk pirate Irish drunks? Would be better listened to in January or March. Grace of god is a lot of fun. Fairytale of New York is a Christmas staple tho. Very specific sound, which makes it even more pathetic the dropkick murphies ripped it off and repackaged it for suburban Boston turds
Love how the album kicks off. Im dancing and feeling Irish to short tunes Gotta say, I burned out quickly on the punk vibe, but I didnt hate it. Somewhere around the 2.5 star mark
Ja fairytale of new york är bra, men resten är väldigt enformigt
Original review: One of those albums that is very modern but feels like it carries the weight of history, because of how confident the group is in their musical identity. I feel like Joe Strummer would've gone on to make similar music. After reading wikipedia: oh shit!!
There have been several review I’ve left complaining that every track sounded the same. Well, every track (almost) sounds the same here. But each one tells a different emotion fueled story. For this listener, “If I Should Fall From Grace With God” is not a trot on a treadmill, rather a journey through a rough and tough neighborhood filled with character and romance.
I prefer Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash, but this is a good one, too.
Good fun
our group got both pogues albums in here back to back. i definitely prefer this to rum sodomy and the lash, definitely more polished but still has that rough tinge from the first album that i really like. thousands are sailing was far and away my favourite, fairytale of new york is a classic too and i'd like it a lot more if i didn't hear it 800 times a day every december
I'm going to need to listen to this one a little more because a lot of the stuff on the second half slid off me on first listen, but there is some fantastic material here. They were a great band.
Pretty good Irish music but I couldn’t get into it
This is a great album for the right moment. Definitely want to do a little jig!
Familiar with the hits but never really listened the album except maybe for 1 time. Especially due to Fairytale of New York I feel it a bit weird time of the year to listen to this now during a June heatwave. Nevertheless I love the Irish folk how Shane McGowan has made this. 4/4
This is pure Irish spirit. While listening to it, I had a strong urge to go to a pub on a Saturday night, get drunk on Guinness, and punch someone in the face. I think everyone knows what Irish folk punk sounds like — that's exactly what this album sounds like. Occasionally, there are small hints of Eastern or Spanish influences, but they quickly fade away. I'll give special mention to vocalist Shane MacGowan — he was a real gem, the guy looked like a pure proletarian (his teeth were absolutely dazzling) and wrote incredibly proletarian lyrics, which won him over despite his almost complete inability to sing. This vocal style would later be borrowed by Rancid and Social Distortion. And getting kicked out of an Irish (!) band for drunkenness (!!) — that's something special. A hilarious folk album, which later spawned Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, and all their friends.
sick for like 4 songs and then you see its 19 long
Still can’t stand Celtic stuff, even if they do mix in some Turkish and stuff.
Bloated album but it's got some give tracks on it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane as I used to loads of these as a kid.
Сара 4 Марко 4
I like the Dropkick Murphys. Pretty easy to see where they got their influence
I had such a fun time listening to this album. Loved the Dubliners cameos too.
Fucking idontlikerap snob bri/ish music Bullshit but 1-2 good tracks 2/5
puta que pariu viu DE NOVO ISSO vsf
ou, é paia. não vou dar uma estrela pq eu com dez anos piraria. mas achei chato demais, ce ta maluco.
Didn't hate but didn't finish because while I don't mind the sound, it insists upon itself after awhile. I will rate what I listened to!
This was a tough one to get through, and it definitely cant beat Rum Sodomy and the Lash
it's ok i guess, but not my thing
There are a lot of "representative" bands....The Pogues are the best representative of "Celtic Punk" so they make the list. Sorry, Celtic Folk Punk...that's a ridiculous genre. It feels like a gimmick, but I guess there are people that love this or the Dropkick Murphys and Bastard Bearded Irishmen wouldn't exist. Fairy Tale of New York is the hit, that's kind of impressive for what has now become a Christmas song. Super overrated, although listening to it outside the context of Christmas, I guess I can appreciate that it's a song with Christmas as context, not a Christmas song...like the Die Hard of music. These guys love New York. And Christmas. I bet Mumford and Sons love these guys. The lead singer sounds like Dr. Teeth on Fiesta. Accordion is another one of those instruments that shouldn't really be on a "punk" album. Irish guys singing in Spanish...makes sense, and feels like a Clash rip off. Cementing their place as a novelty act, they close the album with Worms.
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This was on the longer side but reminded me of Great Big Sea and all the East Coast Kitchen parties I’ve been to. Would be an easy album to throw on during one of these!
sorry to say i didn’t finish this, tavern music is not my jig :(
Ok jig! Album cover looks like the hobbits doing a photoshoot
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Album starts with the title track which is a fantastic track. Then we get Turkish song of the Damned and Battle of Smoke before Fairytale of NY which is a classic. They're a little bit one-trick, but that one trick is bloody good.
Cheerful and tuff! I liked that Irish folk motifs. (accent is kinda hot too :))
Lo que ya he dicho: no está mal, pero de sí estilo me gustan más otros
sometimes the side chick isn't even a chick, it's the gorgeous and proud nation of Ireland
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Good
Not my jam but I appreciate it's passion and existence
Enjoyable Irish folk nonsense that doesn’t take itself that seriously. The overplaying of fairytale of New York at Christmas time has given me a dim view of the pogues and while I wouldn’t say I’m an easy convert, the cheeky jolly tone with hard subjects is a good combo without kneecapping you, if you will. Would probably listen again though I’m not sure how much more there is to scratch under the surface.
Jolly nonsense that has no specific need to be in anyone's collection in my view. It's perfectly reasonable music, but I just don't need it. It's a bit like Morris dancing, it has a reason to exist but doesn't mean I want it. I mean if I was in an Irish pub with a live band like this, I would at least be over the moon as it's a cool craft in that context (unlike Morris dancing that I NEVER need to see. I will also ignore I can hear an accordian, else things will go downhill with this review). We get silly with Christmas songs and what we allow into our music collection in the name of festive spirit but ironically The Pogues stab is a good one. And on that confusing note this album is an oddity I will enjoy and let it pass me by, I think. Happy summer all.