If I Should Fall From Grace With God

no lo escuche, ya la primera cancion no me gusto el country

I was expecting something like Dropkick Murphys & that's what I got. But more authentic. I thought this was fun album even though the songs sound similar. I dug Streets of Sorrow & Fairytale of NY. I like the punk aspect of it, along with folk. Reminds of drinking songs. 3

thousands still sailing

I appreciate that LPs like this were included in the 1001 Albums book – not because they're incredibly unique or amazingly written, but because they provide a completely different experience than the albums that fall under one of the "normal" genre umbrellas. If I Should Fall from Grace with God is like a musical time capsule – listening to it feels like I'm getting a glimpse of what Celtic folk music sounded like before the concept of recording music ever existed. The album has a certain timelessness to it as a result. That said, there were definitely a couple tracks that tipped me off and somewhat broke that immersion: "Fairytale of New York" (with its very '80s piano ballad intro) and "Fiesta" (with its ska-like presentation). The latter actually was a strong highlight for me, but it did pull me out a bit. Ultimately, I enjoyed my time with If I Should Fall from Grace with God (and unsuccessfully attempting to do an Irish jig to a couple of the songs), but it's not the kind of thing I'm likely to revisit any time soon. I'm sure I'll be happy to see Rum Sodomy & the Lash pop up one of these days, though! Highlights: If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Bottle of Smoke, Thousands Are Sailing, Fiesta

A chance to listen to Fairytale of New York outside of Christmas? I’m in!

I was borderline obsessed with this album in 1990-92. Listened countless times, infested mixtapes, played at parties; pretty much every single song was used and abused by me someplace or another. Front runner mixtape frequency was Bottle of Smoke, coming in at twenty fucking five to one. Revisiting it today was a gift. Truly. Thank you, 1001 Albums. Thank you.

Such riotous energy flowing from this one. Made me want to leave work and go to the pub.

Maakt me niet uit wat anderen zeggen; dit is piratenrock. En blijkbaar vind ik Piraten rock goed te beuken. Het is verdomde snel, maar dat lekkere Ierse accent houd wel de aandacht er bij zeg! Hahah fucking fantastisch, ik denk dat ik een nieuw favoriet kerstnummer heb gevonden met Fairytale in New York. Wat een hilarisch nummer weer. Denk dat dat ook is wat me aan deze band trekt, het is Piratenrock, maar ze hebben er overduidelijk ontzettend veel plezier in. Dat scheelt echt een hele hoop op een album als iedereen weet dat het niet het meest serieuze album allertijden gaat worden. Dan helpt het voor dit genre dat een zanger niet goed hoeft te zijn, alleen een dik Iers accent hoeft te hebben en dat het muzikaal retestrak in elkaar zit. Tsja, soms kan muziek toch ook heel makkelijk zijn.. Merk wel dat de eerste helft van dit album duidelijk de sterkere helft is. Of misschien ben ik piraten rock moe, dat zou ook heel goed kunnen. Gok dat dit een album is dat een makkelijke 5 sterren is als je 6 rum/whisky diep in een kroeg staat. Lullaby of London is dan weer totaal niet mn nummer, dan komen de mindere kanten van de zanger meer naar boven. Ik wil wat dat betreft liever nog 10 snellere nummers dan nog 3 van deze lullabies/ballads. Maar: het heeft me niet weerhouden om uiteindelijk ook de nummers na Worm te luisteren, ook al staan die niet officieel op de tracklist(sowieso goed idee, de nummers met The Dubliners zijn heel dik) Dit is gewoon wederom een heel erg lekker album, niet perfect, maar absoluut goed. Ahoy mateyy!! FAVO: If I should fall from grace with god, Turkish song of the Damned, Fairytale in New York,

I refuse.

Great folks crossover. I taste a pinch of lounge, a smattering of punk and a heaping spoonful of swagger. Really fun.

Some songs were bangers. Some dabbled in genres they had no business dabbling in... Plus they lose points for an earnest f-slur. 4/10

Day809 - i would kinda like to join the church of the pogues. the title song rocks and fairytale of new york is just a beautiful composition

One of the biggest surprises in this list so far. This album is awesome. Incredibly unique and great musicianship. I mean a Celtic folk instruments with a phaser? How can you not appreciate that. I think my favorite thing about this record is how re-listenable it is. So much variety and energy. 4.25/5

I am already predisposed to like this album. Fairytale of New York has been my favourite Christmas song since I was 5 years old. My parents will admit it's a weird song for a 5 year old to like but I couldn't get enough of it.

irish folk… not for me

Irish music outside of blind drunk St Patty's grates the tips of nerve endings.

Een aantal zieke classics. Niet per se fan van, maar iconisch

2026.03.23-24.

Repeat listen

Not what I was expecting. Now I know where the Dropkick Murphys get their sound from.

this album is kinda long

Punk fused with Irish folk music goes together so well, it's as if they were meant for each other. Shane's vocals are quite perfect with his punk-ish slurring, half-talking/singing, singing traditional Irish music melodies. I've heard a fair bit about this band but never listened to a song of theirs, very unique sound for sure. So it was quite a delight to listen to. Highlight Song/s: "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" and "Bottle of Smoke"

Love it

What a banger of an album... I suspect it's worthy of a 5/5 once you've had a few drinks to loosen you up and take the rough edge off Shane MacGowan's voice... Sadly I listened sober, but it's still very close. "Fairytale of New York" is legendary. A well and truly deserved 4. Éirinn go Brách!

Traditional Celtic folk instrumentation meets punk aggression, though the frantic arrangements occasionally obscure the lyrical nuance.

should obviously be heard drunk in a pub

Only knew them from the Christmas song they do but this was a great listen. The fusion of punk/folk/rock is perfect.

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Great - This falls right on the cusp of all time great status for me. I adore The Pogues and I think they made better albums than this but the songs are just so good and the energy so infectious.

Beetje verbaast want ik had eigenlijk een veel meer indie rustige muziek verwacht. Misschien dat het daarom wat teleurstellend klonk. 2,5

This was actually really fun. I thought I was going to hate it. Raise a glass to The Pogues!

pas mon style mais ça va

Bien moins pire que la dernière fois, c’est ecoutable mais pas mon style

Not for me

Yeah, this was ok. Much better than the American shit on here.

eh it was fun and i liked bottle of smoke and medley but overall not my favourite

didn't expect to be listening to fairytale in new york in march (& wasn't sure what to expect beyond that) i did not like this album. it felt like the mix & the singer's technique were conspiring against my ability to discern any lyics whatsoever. also i usually feel bad disliking any type of folk or traditional music but turkish song of the damned was a pisstake of balkan folk so i feel like im allowed to say i do not like pirate music never have never will can only rly tolerate accordeon in balkan music and even then sparingly i kept checking how many songs i had left and being annoyed at the number... honestly the only reason i'm not giving it a 1 is bc the lyrics WERE good whenever i checked what the guy was saying. took me an entire day and a half to make it through this album but damn it im a completionist

wasn't a huge fan of the singing style and something about the instrumentals felt disjointed. this album tired me out I think 3 songs in and it didn't really get any better from there. struggling to score this because I don't think it was BAD, I just didn't have a good time listening to it

This is the 2nd album in the last week where the album has been such a slug but the last 2 tracks have made me doubt my thoughts on the album and wow. I do think the last 2 tracks saved the album from a bad review, esp since so much of it is just the same Celtic sort music (which I do get is what the genre is haha)

I didn't enjoy their last album on the list, but this one is actually quite fun. The Irish folk pub influences are definitely there, but there is enough variety (especially in the first few songs and the last two songs) that it never gets too dull.

I consider this to be a great album. It has what is probably Shane MacGowan's best song in a crowded field, the title track. Broad Majestic Shannon is a standout, and a staple of concert set lists and compilation albums, of which the Pogues have issued many. But Bottle of Smoke and Sit Down By the Fire are also excellent. When I finally bought this album 20 years ago, it was interesting to hear thr original of Lullaby of London, after listening to and loving the version by June Tabor and the Oyster Band for several years. The move here was to make the Pogues more commercially successful, and that worked -- the sound is clearer (though ... some of the dynamism is lost ...), and the songs more varied. But for me, listening to Fiesta, Turkish Song of the Damned, and Metropolis multiple times leads to diminishing returns. Steve Lillywhite's achievements as producer are therefore somewhat equivocal. But there are just so many good moments on this album. Great achievement. Gotta make a plug for Shane's solo work -- in addition to the Snake, which did rather well, Crock of Gold is an underrated masterpiece, and the live album Across the Broad Atlantic is excellent.

Seeing as it's St. Patrick's Day and I'm rating this particular album, I'll give it 3.5 stars as I'm indifferent to The Pogues.

Super.

The folk punk combination works marvelously well it was a blast to listen to

𝘐𝘧 𝘐 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘰𝘥 is where traditional Irish folk and punk attitude come together most naturally. Fiddles, banjos and whistles collide with the energy of a rock band, creating a sound that feels both chaotic and deeply rooted in folk tradition. At the center is the unmistakable voice of Shane MacGowan, whose rough delivery somehow fits perfectly with the band’s rowdy yet often surprisingly emotional songs. The album jumps between wild drinking anthems and more reflective moments, giving it a lot of character. It’s messy, loud and full of personality — but that’s exactly what makes the record so enjoyable.

Catchy and upbeat arrangements, good songs and vocals.

It was a rare occurrence that I could understand what was being said on this album. However, when I could understand, I thought the lyrics were pretty good. I think around three of the tracks were exclusively instrumental, which I'm never a fan of. And the Christmas song felt very out of place to me, but it wasn't that bad. Overall none of the songs were that bad, but after like three in this genre I was getting sick of it. Two stars. (Favorite track: Thousands Are Sailing.)

This album was fun for about 10 minutes. I enjoy a little bit of the Irish pub vibe, but this was just a bit too much for me. I also really didn't like the vocals. They were hard to understand at times which made the songs lose some impact (couldn't make out the lyrics). Overall, this is sort of fun in a short burst, but for a casual hour long listen? Not really.

Such a great voice, especially when he's belting. Gets a little fiddly at times. There is a sense of humor amid the gloom, which I appreciate. A good time listening to this one.

- Super catchy - Plays with a bunch of different styles but still stays consistent - The WHOLE album is a standout, but I liked 'If I Should Fall from Grace with God', 'Metropolis', 'Thousands are Sailing', 'The Broad Majestic Shannon', 'The Battle March Medley' 'Mountain Dew', and 'Sketches of Spain'

I love the Pogues, I love irish music, I love punk, I love the lyrics, I love the layers. Yeah :)

Fun and energetic while also having some melodic and more soothing tracks this was a great listening experience. Love how they can shift from soft to vibrant while still keeping the overall theme the same. 7/10, Favorite Song: South Australia

Nice

3.5 - good fun album

Musically ok... Vocally...

7/10

not at all my taste but I can understand why a person who was into celtic punk would love it. Very wide variety of instruments which surprised me. Liked it better than joni mitchell lololol

I think these are perfect songs if you’re hammered and wanna break stuff. They’re kinda like an Irish version of rage against the machine. So perfect if you want to stick it to the man.

Good fun, very strange hearing Fairytale escaped from its typical Christmas quarantine Surprising mix of different genres despite all being rooted in the whole celtic punk schtick (although wasn't such a schtick when they did it I suppose) Second time I've heard Rocky Road to Dublin recently, it also features in Sinners in a great scene

Was kinda ready to write this one off after the first listen. Not a massive fan of fairytale of New York, I’m not sure I agree with “cancelling” songs for the language they used back when they were wrote but listening to a song with slurs in doesn’t feel right. I am glad I went for a second listen though the run from metropolis through fiesta was kinda peak. The broad majestic Shannon does sound like a non Christmas version of fairytale of New York 3

5/10 I was perhaps hoping for a little more from this. The Pogues are a band that I hear every now and then, and obviously regularly every Christmas, but I’ve never delved into their back catalogue. There sound is a punky take on traditional Irish music and when it hits, it can be really good, but it can also be pretty formulaic and lacking in range. The band are obviously excellent, they tear into songs at a clip and are rhythmically on point, even as they swing backward and forward with the beat, but are also capable of dealing with more subtle moments really well. Shane McGowan is hardly a world class singer, but his punky, sardonic delivery really suits the band and helps them to forge a sound that makes them instantly recognisable. And I did enjoy this, in bits and pieces, but the good stuff was just way too relentlessly similar, lacking in melodic and rhythmic variety. They did throw in some stylistic changes here and there, but I also found a lot of those less pacy, danceable numbers to be just a bit dull. To really emphasise my point about the lack of range, they even basically played the same verse for both Fairytale of New York, and The Broad Majestic Shannon. If I were to stroll into a pub with a band playing the uptempo cuts from this album, I’d pretty much be all in, dancing with strangers, tearing my way through pints and having one hell of a time, but sometimes music like that doesn’t translate all that well to a record, and unfortunately, that’s what I found here. It’s not that it was bad, it was just a bit too formulaic and didn’t manage to hold my interest when they did try and go off the beaten track now and again. If I Should Fall From Grace With God - If you asked me to describe a Pogues song, this is what I would attempt to describe. It’s trad Irish music with punky pacing and vocals stylings. It’s great stuff, and would be exceptional live. But it’s quite formulaic and if the whole album is just this round and round, I might struggle a little. Turkish Song Of The Damned - They’ve switched up into a middle-eastern modal composition now, but it definitely slips back into the celtic punk in the choruses. As a blend it feels a bit muddled, unfortunately. The chorus isn’t bad and falls way more into the wheelhouse of the opening track with a bit less zip, but those verses feel a bit forced. And then they finish it off by upping the pace again. Bottle Of Smoke - This is a bit relentless and not that interesting during the verses. The instrumental breakdowns are pretty cool, but the cadence of the instrumental melodies all seem to be very much of a type. It’s not bad, but as music to sit at home and listen too, it’s quite a lot. Fairytale Of New York - Well this is a classic Christmas song. It’s a classic for a reason, but perhaps not one that I’m in a hurry to listen to in March. It’s also the most pop/rock song structured song so far and while it has the classic Pogues instrumentation, it leans less on that style of composition. Shane McGowan’s biting delivery shines here and he and Kirsty MacColl is a superb foil for him. It’s really well written and has a decent range of sections and a nice narrative arc too. Metropolis - Back to the relentless rhythms of the earlier tracks. Kind of weird that it breaks down into an almost James Bond theme bit of big band in the middle though. It’s good music, well performed, but it’s not vastly interesting as music to sit at home and listen to. Thousands Are Sailing - We’re almost leaning into ballad territory now. It’s still got a bit of pace and drive to it, but it’s nice to have a bit of a stylistic break. It’s still quite rhythmically relentless through the choruses. This is tonally pretty good, but I do find the songwriting to be pretty middle of the road and not vastly interesting. Fiesta - This is great fun and is certainly one of their more well known singles. It is a bit of a novelty hit, in some ways, but it’s good fun regardless. Jumping off the Spanish inspired section it gets straight back into the frantic celtic punk of their normal sound. There’s something a bit more engaging about this than some of the other tracks. The gang vocals are great and that little blend of styles helps to give it something a bit different. The performances are all excellent, and it has compelling melodies and it’s super catchy. I bet this was an absolute riot live. Medley (The Recruiting Sergeant/The Rocky Road To Dublin/Galway Races) - And back we go to the more traditional Irish style. The strange thing about this is that in some ways I quite enjoy it, but listening to this quantity of it, I find that there isn’t as much stylistic range as I would like and I find it a bit relentless. I also find with songs like this that it never really lands on a hook that brings me in. But I’m still nodding my head as it rolls along. Streets Of Sorrow / Birmingham Six - It’s a delicate and poignant first half that builds political charge as it goes before Shane McGowan takes over and kicks the doors down. It’s a really good song that has hints of their more typical melodic cadences, but in a more restrained and varied way, which is nice. This is probably one of my favourites on the record so far, it has power, grit and has a good bit range of and dynamic interest. Lullaby Of London - This is more plodding. It’s not bad, but it’s a little bit dull and doesn’t really have anything particularly musically interesting in there that grabs me, unfortunately. It’s also very one paced which makes it drag even more. Sit Down By The Fire - This has a bit more pace again, but ultimately, it falls back onto that pretty generic sound and musical cadence that, by this time on the album is feeling pretty stretched. It also feels like there’s a bit less fire in the delivery from both the band and McGowan, whose delivery here just feels a bit phoned in. The Broad Majestic Shannon - Ah, this is basically exactly the same as the bit in Fairytale of New York when the band comes in. Listen back to it, it’s almost identical. It’s very good, but it’s not as good as Fairytale, so it feels pretty redundant. The chorus is obviously a bit different, although it does have some little moments of similarity, but it’s also not as good. Worms - A weird little cover of a traditional song about human decomposition. Why not, I guess?

the most irish thing i've ever heard in my entire life i could not get past the third song

Oh what a fun, spirited start! What energy! My kids couldn’t help but dance to this. We had fun. Very good.

Lovely Irish music. What's all the fuss? This is a happy listen.

The masters of Irish punk/folk. Has to be high up in ratings for having 'Fairytale of New York' on it, but the rest is pretty good, too. Although Macgowan's vocals are a bit rough around the edges at times, it lends a charm to proceedings that fits with the overall vibe.

If i should fall from grace with god - 4 Turkish song of the damned - 4 Bottle of smoke - 3 Fairytale of new york - 5 Metropolis - 3 Thousands are sailing - 5 Fiesta - 3 Medley - 4 Streets of sorrow / birmingham six - 4 Lullaby of london - 3 Sit down by the fire - 3 The broad majestic shannon - 4 Worms - n/a

The Pogues are great, but as many bangers on this particular album.

This was sooo much better than I thought it was gonna be. Fenomenal album.

Interesting at first, but definitely got repetitive about halfway through.

I remember my mate's sister bought this the same day I bought some heavy metal album and we were sneering at its cover. Fast forward about 10 years after that and I had every Pogues album on CD. Fast forward to now, I still listen to The Pogues, the heavy metal album is with my records but very seldom thought about. I'm looking forward to finally buying this album on vinyl. It's fantastic.

I somewhat like my Irish folk from time to time, however it seems that my limit is around 35 minutes, after that it becomes to repetitive. At least this album has taught me that. So it is hard to rate this album, but I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt. 3/5

The Pogue's Christmas song is a part of my circle of friends forever. We grew up drinking a lot, and although I never spent a night in the drunk tank, I did embarrass my friends and piss off my parents. College fixed that, of course! What I didn't know: the Pogues were a great Irish folk band! Shane must've been so chuffed for his duets with the Dubliners. He had the spirit of his culture in his trampled, shouting heart, and we all recognize it. Salud!

Love this album. Fun to listen to while cooking....bopped around the kitchen like I did when I first listened to them as a teen.

I thought I had a soft spot for the Pogues but re-listening to this so many years later I wasn't quite as enchanted.

I appreciate the style and the audience it appeals to, but it's not for me. Fairytale of New York isn't enough, sorry.

I want this to be playing whilst I smash a chair over someone's head in a pub brawl. Or, more honestly, I want to be sat in a corner watching someone *else* smash a chair over someone's head. The Pogues must have been brilliant to watch live. This album has some absolute classics on it including one of the best Christmas songs of all time. Incredible how a bunch of Kentish plastic paddies can do Irish better than the Irish.

Favourite Christmas song is on here. Other than that a few good songs but not really my style of music.

Great stuff. Not a genre I’m ever interested in, but The Pogues are an amazing exception, and this gem is produced by Steve Lillywhite.

Ways to see if someone has a soul: see if they don’t have a reflection in a mirror and see if they don’t start tapping their foot or humming to this.

Smile Shane!

A fun listen. A roaring burst of Celtic energy. Always enjoy the blend of folk pride with anthemic hooks. Some may be surprised that I enjoyed the rough-edged vocals. It works here.

What in the oriental sea shanty-esque pop rock is this. I mean it's definitely mind blowing but i can't think of a single context i'd rock this and be like "Yee haw pirate this is the shit"

Very fun to listen to and as an Irish person this made me feel very patriotic. Love this album☘️🇮🇪

I love this album so so much. It’s fun, it’s funny, it’s dark, it’s grimy, it’s sad, it’s the fuckin best. I want to be in this band between the ages of 23-38. Fairytale of New York is a top 10 song in my life.

great bagpipe

7/10 Nice Irish music

Haunted by Shane MacGowan is an all time great song to me. So I don't totally dislike him and his whole thing. And Fairytale of New York here is really great and I've not spent enough Christmases savoring it. Otherwise it's hard to know when one song ends and another starts and 20 minutes of it all is plenty.

Not my cup of tea

I was SO excited for this !! A phenomenal band, such brilliant Irish talent. I know so many songs off of this album anyway, a lot of extremely popular classics. Fav song is ‘Fairytale of New York’.

Loved this album so much!

#55/1001 🇬🇧🇮🇪 I was starting to feel a bit down about this after a week of mediocre albums and one downright awful one, but The Pogues are of course my saviour. So good to hear this record which i have spun so many times in the past. I love the way they fuse punk with traditional Irish sounds, and this record takes on other influences - from the all out riot that is Fiesta to the mournful Streets of Sorrow, this is packed with brilliant tunes. Best Tracks: Thousands are Sailing, Streets of Sorrow, Turkish Song of the Dammed, Faiytale of New York, The Broad Majestic Shannon.

So Irish

There's a lot of fun and whimsy to the Pogues, it's impressive that they managed to get into the mainstream with Irish folk mixed with punk. It is an acquired taste though, this is probably here lately due to Fairytale of New York. Also they were like all born in England, mostly around London.

Gogol Bordello meets East Coast meets British Punk. Not my favourite.

So many different sounds and genres in here. Pretty cool. Don’t care for the singer’s voice most of the time. Metropolis and Thousands are Sailing were excellent. Don’t know if I’d listen to the rest again.

I really wanted to like this album, but as soon as the vocalist opens his mouth, I can’t stand it. The rest of the band is great but the vocalist sounds like a drunkard with chronic diarrhea. The only tolerable song to me was Metropolis, and I don’t know if I actually enjoyed the song itself or just the reprieve from the singer.

All of the songs could have been great if the guy just sang normal. Love the instrumentation, love the energy, but the vocalist is just so, so bad I cannot get past it. I’m not normally one for instrumentals, but this album would be actively better if he just wasn’t in it. My favorite song on the album is Metropolis, because the singer isn’t there. I also think the hit of the album is a hit in part because it is a duet with a woman who actually sings like a normal person.

It’s a decent Irish folk album. The instrumentals sound nice sometimes but mainly boring. Shane sounded like a really annoying old man, he just sounded terrible. I only liked two songs and the majority of the listen was me just waiting for it to be over.

Jag är ledsen men irländsk tjo och tjim tål jag inte. Fryntligt fylleskrål över skummande ölbord är det första jag skulle förbjuda, strax före vitmaktmusik, Eric Clapton och tysk hiphop om jag var diktator. Riverdance är mer problematiskt än Epstein-filerna. Mustiga sedelärande berättelser med älvor, gröna pysslingar och en kittel med guld vid regnbågens slut är skäl nog att rättfärdiga folkmord. Britterna hade chansen innan 1916 men gjorde ett dåligt jobb.

Supersvårbedömd skiva. Å ena sidan kan jag få hudutslag av irländsk folkmusik, å andra sidan händer det något speciellt så fort Shane McGowan ställer sig framför en mikrofon. Han har en tajming och punch i fraseringen som nästan bara Joe Strummer kan mäta sig med. Han bär ensam upp hela den här skivan från träsket till lite över godkänt, till och med. Bäst blir det när de slår av på tvåtaktspartyt och närmar sig mer traditionell rockmusik, som i Lullaby of London, Thousands are sailing och Fairytale of New York - det är ändå en bra låt, fast att man hört den till leda.

Ännu ett irländskt album. Tyvärr på en söndag i nyktert tillstånd. För det går definitivt att ställa frågan om det här fyller något syfte utanför en rök- och av berusade sjöbusar fylld pub någonstans på den gröna öns landsbygd. Folkmusik i allmänhet och irländsk i synnerhet är överskattad (inte så att den irländska är sämre än annan folkmusik, men upplever att den har ett extra överdrivet positivt rykte). Hade det här albumet fått vara med om det inte vore för Fairytale och Mcgowans tandrad? Antagligen inte. Tvåan är i det absolut nedersta regionerna.

Det är illavarslande när bandet poserar med banjo, dragspel och en väldigt liten flöjt på omslaget, Pouges går balansgång över avgrunden ner till den irländska folkmusiken komplett med stepdans. I titelspåret funkar det bra men i stort ramlar de ner i resten av låtarna. Fairytale of New York är så sönderspelad att den inte går att lyssna på. De är helt ok på att berätta skrönor och Shane MacGowans röst är trevligt skrovlig för ändamålet. Men de tappar mig helt när de ska toka till det i Fiesta. Det blir en väldigt svag tvåa.

I like their sound quite a bit. Fairytale of New York was a great song. Quite a different sound than what I'm used to listening to.

Bueno, rollo así celta

Lovely. Fairytale of New York is legendary.

Perfect album to listen to on March 1st. I would probably would've given it an extra star if I had listened to it in a pub with a Guinness in hand. Favorite track: Thousands Are Sailing 3.5/5

the music of my people 😌 so good

Good

I really enjoyed this one and more than I thought I was going to. I also realised some of the bands I listen to are definitely inspired by their sound and Shane MacGowan's style of signing. Standout tracks are 'Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant / The Rocky Road to Dublin / The Galway Races', 'Fiesta' and 'Sit Down by the Fire'.

I listened to this entire album. I read where people said they expanded their sound to Spanish and Turkish sounds. I heard the one song where he was singing in Spanish a bit and carrying on. But mostly it all sounded the same. An Irish folk tune sped up a little with a guy who could be a punk singer. Are the songs good? Sure but it got old. I’m sure the live show was one hell of a party though. I think I liked it but I wouldn’t listen again. It’s not for me.

I always kind of wrote Shane MacGowan off as a hard partying guy with nothing especially deep to say. I’m disappointed in myself for not listening to more of his music earlier. The fusion of punk with traditional Irish music is ingenious, and the lyrics are incredible. He was truly a poet. RIP.

Barn-stormer of an album. Every track is a cracker. The musicianship is flawless and the poetry of the song’s immense. An album I could never tire of listening to and enjoying.

Quite enjoyable, felt like being at a great lock in

Really want to like this record. I’ve heard great cover songs of the Pogues and I know how revered Shane MacGowan is…but this just is not it for me. Sorry.

Proto Dropkick Murphys. Not my cup of tea, but we'll crafted

If Rum Sodomy & the Lash was their tribute to punk music, this was a tribute to worldwide folk. There's some certified bangers on this album, and I liked parts of this album, but as a whole I didn't love it. Given I was sober when I listened to it, and Shane hadn't been sober when he recorded it so that may be on me.

Fun album, feels like early ska music.

I’ve heard of the Pogues, and I know one song for sure, I think. It’s that Christmas song, though I forget its name. It’s okay, but it didn’t make me go and search even more of their catalog. Our good friends at Wikipedia say the Pogues are a Celtic folk-punk band. Okay, that makes sense, somehow. Track one is the title track, and it’s what I expect songs of the sea from the late 1800s to early 1900s would sound like. Lead singer Shane MacGowan, whose name I’ve heard or read about for years, is not much of a singer, but with punk, all you really need to do is be able to get your point across. Track 2, Turkish Song of the Damned, has a very Middle Eastern groove for the verses, then the chorus comes in with the music that used to be in Old Spice commercials. I can’t say it’s not unpleasant. It makes me feel like I need to be out on a lobster boat in Maine, fishing in the Atlantic. Well, except for when they take me to Turkey with the verse. I really dig this song. Not what I was expecting. Oh wow, Track 4 is Fairy Tale of New York, the one song I know I’ve heard from this band. I don’t really want to listen to this song as it’s not Christmas, and I generally have a strict no Christmas music before Black Friday policy, but I guess I can let it slide this one time. Now that I really look at the lyrics, it seems to be about the love of two horrible people who seem to hate each other and/or blame each other for killing their hopes and dreams. Merry Christmas!!!! Track 5, Metropolis, is an instrumental. I won’t say that all the music on this album sounds the same, but when you hear the Pogues, you know what you’re getting. If you’ve ever danced a jig in your life, it would be to a Pogues song. But then, they totally go away from what you expect and throw in a horn section playing music Jim Carrey would dance to with Cameron Diaz. Track 6, Thousands Are Sailing, might be my favorite song so far. I can’t explain it. The Pogues give you this sea shanty type music for about 2 minutes, then they slip in something so different it makes you stop and listen closer. These guys could write songs. I can see why they had a devoted cult following. If you’re into these guys, I assume you were in all the way. The more I listen to this music, the more I can see where America’s old-time country music and bluegrass music came from. There are banjos, fiddles, guitars, that’s a bluegrass band right there. The only real difference is the addition of horns. Though the Pogues stick mostly to a truer kind of Irish folk sound. Bluegrass is a faster, more uptempo version of traditional Irish folk music. Track 8, Fiesta, has more of a Latin flavor to it. It sounds like a song that would be played in a Mexican cantina on a Saturday night in Jaurez. Well, except for MacGowan’s raspy singing. Very nice. This band doesma really good job at blending other types of music with their Irish folk sound. And for those who love lyrics and stories with their songs, then you’ll dig the Pogues the most. All these old traditional songs were essentially stories. A lot of them tell stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Track 9 is a medley of traditional Irish songs, and it’s just great. You can’t really tell which songs are just traditional Irish folk songs and what the Pogues write and arrange themselves. They really are masters at their craft. While I am enjoying this album, as we reach track 14, it’s becoming the same thing over and over to me. I know that sounds narrow-minded and like I’m an old man, but it’s how I feel. Track 15, Worms, is a very creepy 1 minute song. It sounds like the grim reaper hisself is singing it, it does. And just like that, after 15 songs, we're done. There’s also an extended edition if you want to check that out. I decided 15 songs were enough for me today. I enjoyed this album, up to a point. It wasn’t exactly like I thought it would be. There were some surprises early on, but by the end, it all kind of blended in together. I can appreciate what the Pogues were trying to do, and I hope more bands are inspired by them because we need all kinds of different music in the world. If I ever go on a cruise or a deep-sea fishing trip, I might put this on, but I’m deathly afraid of water, and the sea, my friends, is full of water. If you’re a folk fan or a bluegrass fan, you might want to check this out, but you can go right on living without having heard it.

Too much Irish folk punk. It was mildly interesting for about 3 songs, then mildly annoying.

Reminds me of highschool. It's a shame music like this wpuls struggle to find an audience these days

Не моє, абсолютно не моє

A folk-punk album? Well, this is fun!

Great fun!

Some are good, some are okey. I kinda like it 7/10

What even is this?!

If I Should Fall From Grace With God: hmmm it truly just isnt my type of song...ive never been too fond of this music genre Turkish Song of the Damned: not sure how i feel about this one...i like it a little but it also sounds so similar to the previous one... Bottle of Smoke: sounds exactly like the last song Fairytale of New York: i dont like this one at all... Metropolis: i liked how it started but it got not good after... Thousands Are Sailing: didnt like it Fiesta: yeah this album just isnt for me Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant/The Rocky Road To Dublin/Galway Races: at this point im just listening out of duty Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six: dude this album wont end i didnt want to torture myself any longer so i didnt listen to any other songs. 0/10 i really didnt like this

Buffff, mi "villancico" favorito!!!!! Discazo! Son capaces de hacerme perder el control, venirme arriba, venirme abajo... ponerme a saltar, ponerme a llorar, muchos recuerdos...

Wow, these guys sound just like Flogging Molly! (just kidding, I know who came first here.) Seriously, It's a fine album, when you're in the mood for a little Irish music. It's not in the main rotation, but every once in a while (like mid March, let's say) it's not a bad thing to pull out and play.

This was pretty good. Not fantastic, but there you are.

This really surprised me, I enjoyed it a lot. Great music. 9/10

Why does this list have so much punk

Well lad, now I know the prefect album for Saint Paddy’s Day. I couldn’t listen to this all the time but there were some great songs on here. Drinking songs I might add…cheers.

brilliant. 4 and a half

Haven't listened to this as much as the first two albums for some reason. Great bunch of lads.

Magic

Pure class.

unreal

Ready to fight 1000 Unionists outside an Ulster pub. We got a foot of snow yesterday so good timing for Fairytale of New York!

Its a weird 3 star. Very aggresively Irish music, and if I weren't the group they sung about hating I would imagine it may have been a 4.

Is this a Christmas album? Very fun, had a great time!

Today I learned I don't like folk-punk. For personal enjoyment I'd give this like 1.5 stars, it's really not the genre for me and I feel it sounds very similar all the time. But I have to say that there's obvious musical merits here, they can really play their instruments well, they have versatility and they find a very specific niche that they do very well, even if I don't like it. I'd say it's a 2.5, I'll bump them to 3 because they're pretty bold and they execute what they do very well.

my first listen to this a couple years ago (have i really lived with this that long?) felt like one of the most instant Before And After music experiences ive had in the past half decade. im so enamored with the instruments and melodic idiom of irish folk music that i honestly cant even imagine what a record in the style id Dislike would even be like. the pogues take things even further by managing incredibly strong and distinctive ideas all the way through, adding little inflections in arrangement and melody with p diverse influences while remaining such a cohesive slab of energy and beauty. so many of the performances and melodies on here make me happy cry, to say nothing of the obvious emotional powerhouses like christmas in new york and thousands are sailing. so full of possibilities and the vivid Air of the place that birthed it that it just about has the same power to me as the likes of velvet underground and nico. an album to live in.

Shit

honestly couldn’t get through this one but i’m always a fan of a fun irish jig

Not how I imagined spending my Friday, but I enjoyed the vibe of this album and the instrumentation. This album made me want to tap my toe.

I put this on whilst cooking dinner and was beating a chicken breast during the title track. It was a pretty crazy experience for me and the breast was well beaten by the end. This was such a fun start to the album and the 'fun' didn't take away from the political message. I loved the singing, the screaming, his voice is so infectious and fits the music perfectly. Fairytail of New York is obviously a banger but I wish it wasn't on this album. I've heard it so many times and im listening in February so it kinda took me out of the experience a bit. Was in a shitty mood before i listened to this album but by the time mountain dew came on I was doing a little jig around the kitchen.

IRISH EXCELLENCE 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

derry girls never should have ended

fun and versatile with a few classics.. nice

Really very funny to get this on the day Ireland destroyed England in the Six Nations. I respect this, I get why it’s on the list, I’m a Fairytale Of New York enjoyer, but in general The Pogues are not for me.

Hard to understand and docked a star for using the f slur.

good

It felt Irish.

Not drunk enough to enjoy this.

I don’t know if they came up with the Irish-folk punk thing, but it’s certainly a signature sound. I’d probably listen to this before other bands…but The Pogued aren’t in Tony Hawk so idk! Somewhere between a 3 or 4, but leaning 3 cuz I realllly don’t like that Christmas song

It’s pretty annoying that streaming services don’t have the original albums available. I don’t want or need extended versions of albums I’m listening to for the first time. Apple Music can póg mo thóin

Tremendous fun to listen to. Not a bad song on it and I ended up dancing round my living room while listening. So why isn’t it five stars? Fairytale Of New York. FONY isn’t a bad song, in fact it’s probably one of the best Christmas tunes ever written. Problem is I ran an offy for 10 years and we had an in store radio that couldn’t be changed, believe me I tried. All throughout December I heard that bloody song in work at least 3-4 times a shift every day cause obviously it’s good drinking music if you’re getting a carry out. I have heard it enough times to last me several lifetimes. Top Track - Turkish Song Of The Damned

Close enough, welcome back Dropkick Murphy's. There are some bops on this--I really liked Bottle of Smoke and Fairy Tale of New York (which is the reason, I'm guessing, why Spotify recommends Celtic Christmas music in the More Like This section under the album) and Mountain Dew. I think the downside to this is that after maybe the fifth accordion track you want to take a break from the accordion. But I agree, more songs should have flute in them.

top 3 - Fairytale of New York, Metropolis, Thousands Are Sailing. Wasn’t into it + wasn’t in the mood for music I hear anytime I go into town. Fairytale of New York is a classic though! The vibes on this are great as well.

This is a true banger of an album!

It sounded like a Disney channel original soundtrack in the best way possible

if i were snockered this would KILL

Are you kidding me!?! I'm going to go listen to it again.

This was another surprising one for me. I had never heard of The Pogues, and man, was I missing out. I really enjoy this rambunctious blend of punk and traditional Irish music. It also has a good range of moods on it, going from the raucous tracks like "Bottle of Smoke", to some with interesting global influences like "Turkish Song of the Damned" and "Fiesta", to Springsteen-esque ballads like "Fairytale of NY". Overall a great showing, I still feel as though the back half loses a slight bit of luster due to a lot of the medleys and more traditional tunes starting to feel a bit same-y. Still, the latter half has some standouts like "Mountain Dew" and "South Australia". Giving it a solid 4. Favorite Tracks: "If I Should Fall...", "Bottle of Smoke", "Fiesta", "Lullaby of London", "Mountain Dew" Least Favorite Track: "Worms" I suddenly have a strong desire to get blackout off of like 15-20 pints of Guinness.

Well, that was a pleasant surprise. Folksy and punk wasn't really a combo I was expecting to hear, much less like as much as I did. This is the type of music that makes you want to be stomping your foot alongside a mob of others in a beer hall with a massive and occupied dance floor. It's truly an awesome marriage of more traditional sounds and styles mixed with modern themes and outside influences. From the decidedly non-Western sounds of Turkish Song of the Damned to the jazz vibes on Metropolis to the heavily latin Fiesta...this album continually kept me on my toes and excited for what could possibly pop up next. This album really embodies a lot of what makes the punk genre so great. The Pogues freely jump between regions and genres, producing such interesting chimeras to pick apart. I'm sure I'll be coming back to this repeatedly and finding new little bits of instrumentation, lyrics, or influences that I've missed.

If I Should Fall from Grace with God has the rowdy energy and Irish folk-punk spirit that makes The Pogues fun, but it feels a bit uneven across the whole record. At its best the band sounds loose and lively, but some songs lose momentum. “The Worms” is the clearest miss. It leans into the band’s experimental side, but instead of charming it mostly just breaks the album’s flow. There are good moments here, but the inconsistency and my lack of love for the genre keeps it from being higher rated.

A very well put together album, blending Celtic folk vibes and punk rock with an amazing energy. So many great songs including, Streets of Sorrow, Thousands are Sailing, Lullaby of London, Sit down by the Fire and of course Fairytale of New York.

Fairytale of New York is a great song. The rest of the album was OK.

Not something I’d listen to often. Feel like it would be good music to listen to in an Irish bar (not sure why).

I like the sad drunk songs much more than the happy drunk songs

One of my favourite Christmas Songs. But I’m not up for a whole album. I loved some, got bored some, sang along to some. My husband left the house to find a pub. It’s an adventure.

One pogues is enough. But this is a great album. The pogues are important and successfully mixed a punk attitude with folk sensibilities. In Ireland Shane is considered a great poet. I think this is probably the album rather than rum sodomy and the lash. But either one works. Not both. I know not all commenters will agree but fairy tale is a great song documenting bad choices.

My wife is obsessed with Christmas music. She plays nothing but Christmas songs from December 1st through to the 26th. And her favourite Christmas songs of all-time are a photo-finish tie between Fairytale of New York and How to Make Gravy (by Paul Kelly. Australians all know this song by heart, but for everyone else, go check it out, it's another wonderfully evocative piece of story-telling in song). Fairytale is an amazing track; the details of the deft story-telling, the changes in mood, the balance between love, loss, disdain, humour, and genuine pathos in four and half minutes is extraordinary. We all love to sing along, bellowing out the traded insults (special mention to Kirsty MacColl who absolutely owns her part). But I always tear up a little at Shane McGowan's final lines; accused by the woman of stealing her dreams from her, he replies: "I kept them with me babe I put them with my own Can’t make it all alone I’ve built my dreams around you" It is a beautiful moment of vulnerability and regret. Moments like that are rare and precious. 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God' is the Pogues at the peak of their songwriting and performing powers. There are a songs for the ages here -- Fairytale of New York and Thousands are Sailing being the real highlights. Folk is too often played like museum pieces, but this album takes the energy of punk and applies it to the folk genre to show what folk can be at its best; music for drinking, singing, dancing and weeping. God bless the Pogues, in all their rough and ready glory. Four stars for being a rollicking good time throughout, plus an extra star for having two bonafide classics.

some cool songs pirate vibe but not my style

I didn't like this, it went too long and the songs all sounded too similar.

This was NOT the sound of my 80s and, apart from fairytale and Irish rover this would’ve passed me by. Listening now it sounds like a breath of fresh air amongst all the style and sophistication. It would also be a good source of material to demonstrate traditional music to GCSE students! Quite an exhaustive listening experience for the time.

Fine, folky

Yuck

Fantastic album. Almost perfect

Extremely enjoyable. Fairytale of New York is obviously a highlight, but I love the album as a whole. When I listened to it in the past I often skipped the instrumentals which I really shouldn't have because they're just so good.

by grace through faith? :D FAVS (top 3): if i should fall from grace with god, thousands are sailing, medley: the recruiting sergeant / the rocky road to dublin / galway races mençoes honrosas: turkish song of the damned, metropolis, fiesta, sit down by the fire, sketches of spain, south australia EEEEIIIITTAAA LASQUEIRA + musica medieval KKKKKKK ai n acredito q isso ta nessa lista, falando "isso" faz parecer q é ruim mas é legalzinho mt bem feito eu AMO; achei a segunda parte meio fraca tbh nota final: 3.5/5

A rip-roaring ride through the wild side of life - tender ballads, too, with the wonderful "Broad Majestic Shannon"

Good band

More albums need random Christmas songs

In the week that we lost Andrew Rankin, drummer with The Pogues 🙏🏼, it was fitting to hear “Worms” again, I first saw The Pogues live in 1984, lucky to live in “Archway”, so they were a local band - saw them many times in London, one of my favourite bands ever, “Fairy tale of NY” - what a song, RIP Shane, and Kirsty🙌

Dug it. Fun listen. Love irsh folk songs with a rock twist. Im sure they influenced Dropjick Murphys and Flogging Molly.

A traditional Irish sound.

Are you a fan of alcohol? Or smoking? Somehow this music sounds like both. How about being a fan of songs about the motherland while you toil away somewhere far away and songs are all sad and nostalgic, yet energetic? Do you like violins, flutes and/or accordions in your songs? How about being a fan of getting all drunk and emotional, and then throwing glasses at the wall or breaking dinner plates over your head while trying to slash your wrists with plate shards as feelings overwhelm you? Man, then can I recommend this album to you! Other than getting drunk somewhat occasionally, I'm not a fan of a single thing of what I've written above. However, I do recognize a lot of people are. This type of music should not work for me and yet... This *is* a good album.

This was so close to 5 stars but something, a little something is holding me back... One bloody solid blinder from the Pogues. I was already familiar with a few songs on this album, but hearing the entire things have given me many new Pogues favourites! This is flabbergastingly good celtic music. This thing could turn anyone pro-IRA. I've had "Thousands are sailing" on repeat for several days now, a stunning song that's blown my tits off. Lyricism, melody, everything is perfect. That song alone is 5/5 stars. In fact, the album run from 'If I shall fall from grace with God' to 'Fiesta' is 10/10 perfection. Great consistency, no song there is bad or boring. After Fiesta, the quality dips quite a bit. There's still a few gems in there though. I reckon if some of the fodder had been shaved off this could've been a perfect album. What we have already is bloody beautiful though. I hadn't thought this was the pogue's best album when I first went into it, but now I'm seriously considering changing my mind...one of the best listens I've had so far.

The celtic sound got a little tiring after a bit but a very fun album

Me gusto mucho, lo disfrute y me hizo querer pararme a bailar y servirme una 'ale' bien fría. Juntar el folk y el celtic con el punk es de mis fusiones favoritas en la música. Tiene un carácter divertido y único. Me gustaría destacar de este disco los distintos estilos que mezclan como el estilo musical turco o español, los cuales suenan muy bien con el celtic. Hay que saber como unirlo y hasta que punto. Creo que The Pogues hace un buen trabajo. Me gusta muchísimo el género, sin duda disfruto mucho escuchar este tipo de música, pero tampoco es un género que pueda escuchar por más de 1 hora, lo comprobé al escuchar este disco. Creo que es bastante repetitivo y, a decir verdad, un poco cansado. Buen disco. Obviamente no para todos. Definitivamente no para cualquier ocasión.

Makes you wanna get some pints with them lads at the pub

Mate

Wanted to enjoy this one more

The vibes are insane the fun is too strong

Versatile, funny, aggressive pirate music, klingt irgendwie politisch aufgeladen

This album is for life, not just for Christmas. The Pogues fusion of Irish folk music with punk energy is totally unique.

Not into it

Not terrible but was not in the mood for it

If it’s Irish shanties you are looking for, this is certainly the album. For what it is, this was a really good album, but I’m not sure how often I’m looking to listen to music like this not on St. Patrick’s Day.

I find myself having a recurring phase with celtic music, so this is right up my alley. Sort of has a Flogging Molly feel, actually had to google to see if it was the same singer (it’s not). Really liked this one. Standout Songs: If I Should Fall from Grace with God Turkish Song of the Damned Bottle of Smoke South Australia Fiesta Sit Down by the Fire

I looked to see when it was over. Turned out I still had 30 minutes more. Give me the next flight out of Ireland

Irish folky punk is so the perfect way to start a Monday morning. This was a blast - a lot of foot-tapping hurdy-gurdy bangers, a few Spanish sounding songs (random but it works), a christmas classic and a song about worms. What is there to dislike? Ok half the lyrics are impossible to understand but it's a lot of fun. Bottle of Smoke, Medley, Sit Down by the Fire and South Australia are all fantastic.

This is another band that I like in small doses.

3.5

7.0/10 Sounds like a party

It's probably not a must hear but I personally do enjoy Irish music.

not my type

I was high while listening to this, a problem i have with it is that it's very repetitive, got reaaallly bored after a while, 4/10

its fine. i can take it or leave it.

Man I heard the first song and was like woahhhh I think Im gonna hate this cos all the songs will sound so folk-y. BUT BOY WAS I WRONG!!! I found out who wrote Thousands Are Sailing, an epic song from haslemere childhood. Fiesta is a bangerrrrrr!!! And just overall so many great tunes and a fabulously cohesive album that makes me proud of my Irish heritage woo

Insanely catchy and fun. This is the type of music that just makes me want to grab a pint (or five) with my friends down at the pub. A joyous and explosive record that is not without its emotional and deeper moments, namely the famous Christmas lament "Fairytale of New York". All the ingredients are here. Highly recommended. Key tracks: If I Should Fall from Grade With God Turkish Song of the Damned Fairytale of New York Fiesta

No

Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Won't go back anytime soon but feel this album will come back to me someday

I feel like Tim Armstrong (Rancid/Op Ivy/etc) borrowed from this guy's vocal style. Not all of it, but certain things they do match up pretty close. I've heard "Fairytale of New York" before because a pro wrestler sang it with Mr. Blobby on a British indie wrestling show. Wrestling is fun. But I digress. Starts off a little slow but gets better as it goes on. Pretty fun album to listen to. "Metropolis" is a fun instrumental. "Thousands are Sailing" is great too. Love a good bit of Irish music every now and then. 🇮🇪

Songzeile: The ones that go in are lean and thin The ones that come out are fat and stout Your eyes fall in and your teeth fall out Your brains come tumbling out of your snout Coronerfolkpunk. Nice.

I listened to this album a LOT when I was a student, and it's really hard to give an unbiased assessment. But who cares. This takes me back to one of the Roskilde festivals I went to in the 1990s, and where I saw them live. It was great, BUT PJ Harvey, who went on to became my heroin, was playing at the same time, and I have since regretted that I missed most of her gig in favour of the Pogues. Should I have stayed with PJ, flashing her green glittery catsuit? Listening back to the Pogues now, maybe I shouldn't regret. I have seen PJ since, but the Pogues won't happen again. And the Pogues created an amazing party in the field (NSFW). Listening again after all these years was great. I am now pretty much off Irish folk (had an overdose) but this, yes this I'll always love. It's quirky, the lyrics are good, McGowans singing is very suitable, there's energy - so much more than your typical twiddly twaddly fiddly "we are from this tiny villiage in County Clare" folk band. The Pogues have achieved what very few can. They wrote an acceptable Christmas song. One that I actually like (Fairytale of New York). The other one is of course, Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses - what a bass line! I think the Pogues are genius.

Praised for it song writing but for me it's lost the bravado of Rum, Sodomy and the lash. I found it a bit samey, all right for a night at the pub but that's about it

I listened to more than half of this, it's a pretty long album and I wasn't quite in the mood for over an hournof Irish alternative music. Pretty good, though.

Definitely a little lengthy. I did however, only find the extended edition. The blend of classical jigs and a Dropkick Murphy style punk vibe was interesting. I enjoyed it most of the way through. I don't think this is an every day type of album I could listen to regularly though.

Great Irish punk. Can’t believe that this is basically Flogging Molly, but 15-20 years earlier. Had no idea there were bands like this in the 80’s. Really fun music, however the album overstays its welcome. Definitely could have trimmed some tracks.

This was fun. Pub music. This album needs drinking to go with it. If you're looking for a soundtrack to your Irish Pub Night themed dinner party, well, you've found it.

This album is the sound that comes with feeling cramped yet comfortable in your local pub necking down pints until the night closes in. 5/5- best track- Turkish song of the damned

Oh it turns out I love The Pogues? This is an absolute riot and Shane’s voice drawling over the top is just something special.

Solid album but third best of their’s. Fairytale of New York is the best Christmas song,

Made me realise Mariachi and Irish folk tunes are aren't too different

It's loose, energetic, and rootsy. A good reminder that punk is an attitude and not an aesthetic or sonic palette. For the space that it occupies, it's good, though meanders in the back half. I wouldn't mind more music like this getting made, but I don't feel gripped by this record in any vital way.

If I Should Fall From Grace With God by The Pogues is an 80s is a folk punk album that is unlike anything else of its time. This band manages to incorporate many sounds and instruments that are not typically heard in punk, such as the banjo, harmonica, mandolin and so many more. The length and large amount of songs might be a bit much for some, but the way The Pogues merge different genres is interesting enough to keep the listening experience fun.

i'll never listen to ts

Cheesy but I live them

The album showcases the joy and sorrow of The Pogues. Poignant lyrics, beautiful songs, then party anthems. And Fairytale of New York takes this into 5 star territory for me.

Thank you 1001 for reminding me of the Pogues and an extra star for the best ever Christmas track.

I've never wanted to go to a ceilidh, but I love the drive and energy here (props to Lillywhite's production). You've got to admire the way that MacGowan simultaneously doesn't give a fuck whilst peppering his excellent lyrics with them. Still don't want to go to a ceilidh though. Very strong 3*.

Great way to make trad Irish music accessible to a rock and international audience. Really enjoyed it, even if you have to be in the right mood

Irish music is great...tempted to give the album 5 stars for "Fairytale of New York" alone, one of the best songs ever written. It's a good mix of Celtic folk, with a punk attitude/aesthetic, and melodic enough to demand your attention. "Bottle of Smoke" is a highlight. It's admittedly a little repetitive, but they are also kind of the best at it? Its exactly a 3.5 but at the time of writing this, I am still determining if I am going to round up or down...

Not my style of music

I do love me some Celtic folk punk and these guys are the OGs. Similar to how I can hear where some of my favorite melo-death bands were influenced by At the Gates's "Slaughter of the Soul," I can hear where some of my favorite Celtic punk bands were influenced by this band. As a cohesive album some songs hit more than others, but the overall experience was enjoyable enough for me to give it a 4/5. I think the only way this could have been made better is if I got it on Saint Patrick's Day.

This is definitely not my cup of tea. Like, AT ALL. I can appreciate this style and that it's something different, far from everything else I've listened, but I don't like it.

By all accounts i should love this. Objectively the playing is tight and fast, the folk/punk sensibilities are very appealing, his voice is perfect for this purpose, the Dubliners lend their authenticity to it and it kicks along at a great pace. However, i felt annoyed by it and its probably more me than them. Im an english immigrant in Ireland, so for a lot of this type of music, im the bad guy in the stories. The Pogues have been deified here and i think Shane MacGowan shouldnt be anyones hero and it has an air of playing to the international crowd with a faux-irishness that leans into the worst stereotypes that dont really exist any more. Im sure there is a generation of Irish people who are in their 50's and up who love this as it brought Ireland to the world when there wasnt much to shout about, but now it feels performative. But its more likely i have a chip on my shoulder.

Fairytale of New York is a gem, but otherwise this is a real slog. Too many songs that sound the same, too many odd diversions, and far too long

Whimsical folk goodness. Feels like I should have a beer in my hand singing along. Favorite track: If I Should Fall From Grace With God

Irish folk-punk is new to me! Fun!! ★★★

Decent. But very long.

Once again it weren’t for me x

Love this album so damn much.

This album feels a bit more experimental than Rum, Sodomy and the Lash. They were clearly playing around with different styles/genres in songs like Turkish Song of the Damned, Metropolis, Fiesta, Sketches of Spain. The variety is cool and helps to differentiate the two albums. Fairytale of New York is a fantastic song that I have a soft spot for. The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan passed away a few years ago and the song was performed at his funeral (the video is on YouTube). Everyone was singing along, clapping, and people started dancing towards the end and it struck me as a really lovely way to celebrate his life. Overall, this is album has great energy, lots of heart and soul, and makes me attempt to jig even though I don't really know how.

I think I like this better than the last one. Great album and happy to know it exists now.

Definitely a pretty sick album. There were some songs I didn't love. But overall the instrumentation was pretty awesome

Didn't love this one nearly as much as Rum Sodomy and the Lash. Still was a pleasant listen through, just not as polished and not as much variety. Kinda stayed on a similar wavelength front to back, that joyous either fast or slow paced classic Irish folk sound. Plus 1 star for the song about worms though, that was a banger.

harsh voice, varied melodies, interesting

There are some really good songs on this album. Maybe it's my ears or a combination of the accent and speed but the lyrics can be difficult to make out from the lead singer.

3/5

Not bad

I'm not a huge Pogues fan, really just like the hits, so this was an interesting listen.

Wenn alles keinen Sinn macht, die Pogues irgendwie schon? Krass das in Fairytale eigentlich am wenigsten passiert - und das sind eigentlich schon zwei Lieder. Ich muss über pogues immer lachen, aber ich weiß gar nicht sicher über wen.

Absolut subjektives High-Ranking, weil ich nur positive Dinge mit Irish Folk, den Pogues, den Dubliners und v.a. Fairytale of New York. Getreu dem Motto: The older the fiddle, the lovelier the tune.

no doubt they are skilled and talented musicians, but this sound/genre is NOT for me so no listening joy. That xmas song is always touching, but they play it for 2mos straight so it's kind of ruined : )

This has the energy of a beehive. It kicks up in a frenzy, swarming the queen and lifting into the air. But then, it's quiet down, and there's the humdrum of an average day in the life of a bee, working steadily, in rhythm with their peers. You never know when things will slow or rev up again like a riverdance. The one common thread is the sound of them all at work no matter the cadence.

" Described by a friend of mine (pejoratively) as a band pirates lead by a drunken Muppet. While my high school self agreed but I took that as a positive. Who doesn't love the Muppets. While you can definitely jump up and down to this album (see Bottle of Smoke and Fiesta) there is so much more to the Pogues (Thousands are Sailing seems especially relevant in this moment). The band is smoking. Production exquisite. Good times have been had. Thanks for the fine (if a little blurry,) memories boys.

Okayyy Celtic punk!!! Also jazzy? Favourite track: Fiesta

Kul, orthodox celts su idalje neprejebivi što se tiče ove muzike 3,5/5

Not for me

For me, The Pogues are best when experienced in small doses... one or two songs. A full album was a bit relentless.

Breath of fresh air amongst these past few days. Really dig this album.

Нужно послушать. Фолк, но интересный.

There is a time and place for this music. At work or having any kind focus or energy does not match this music.

Like the best night you ever had at a pub. There's rowdy dance music, a song that'll break your heart, some politics, someone is reciting poetry and everyone is as happy and full of the joys of life as is possible. And then, when things can't get better, someone puts on Fairytale of New York and it DOES get better. And maybe it does outstay its welcome and maybe Shane McGowan's voice makes Joe Strummer sound like Doris Day, but this is obviously a master work.

Later Pogues. Fairytale of New York fabulous track but a bit more treading water, less urgent than Rum….

Solid album. I’m not exactly an Irish folk music guy, but you can sense how fun it would be to see this band live.

different to what i usually listen to, enjoyed it though. generally fun upbeat irish folk music vibe.

I'm not Irish. Not by a long shot, but that shouldn't matter as only two members were born there anyway! However, when I was about 14 I saw a documentary about Shane McGowan and The Pogues and the next thing I knew I was buying their albums. Love this band. The tunes, the lyrics and the atmosphere is just next level. It's like a piss up with your mates and what's wrong with that? R.I.P. Shane, you were a true one off. Best Tracks: Turkish Song of the Damned; Bottle of Smoke; The Broad Majestic Shannon

I was hesitant going into this album having not really understood and liked their Christmas song. But the rest of the album slaps and has infectious energy. The guy can't sing and has less teeth than a baby. But it works

Alright. I do think that they used the same backing melody a few times though. Fairytale of New York is a god-tier Christmas song.

Irish folk punk. Politically engaged lyrics, deep Irish folk roots, raw punk energy.

An Irish classic. Fantastic mix of Celtic craic and cynicism. I’ve grown an appreciation for the Pogues in recent years, I really enjoy listening to this album.

I wish I was Irish

Ireland

However I try to say it, I can’t help but feel I’m parroting Partridge. Specifically a moment in the scene most famous for Alan’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” blunder. “Dares mahr tay Eirelund den dis” he hisses, drowning the table in a gaseous aroma resultant of his indigestion. So yeah, dare’s mahr to The Pogues den “Fairytale…”. I was surprised by just how much: “Turkish song of the Damned” (a song written to suit the name) charms; “Bottle of Smoke” caterwauls and brogues; “Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six” gently, soporifically opines before lurching into ecstatic rebellion; “Sit by the Fire” raps and scraps thrillingly; while “The Broad Majestic Shannon” answers the question of what would have happened had the couple in “Fairytale…” have stayed in Ireland (broadly: positive). It’s all distinctively The Pogues, all completely elevated by the inimitable Shane MacGowan. There’s a joyfulness at the heart of this record that’s difficult to resist (as the kids bopped away, Fleur remarked that you can hear the influence on the soundtrack of “How to train your dragon”) so I don’t resist it. Instead, I let it confront and correct an internalised Partridgism I hadn’t even known I was holding onto. Slainte.

This was fun but it was also a lot. I think I would’ve enjoyed the songs more if they were isolated but because it’s a longer album I found it to be a bit exhausting. I felt the same way, fun listen but would not do it again, maybe just one song or two. Fav song: Mountain dew or battle march medley

Não esperava muito desde álbum, porém ele me surpreendeu bastante.Seu ritmo me fez lembrar de um clássico pub britânico, e isto me fez gostar bastante deste disco que traz o clássico estilo musical britânico a tona

59/1089 1.4229* If aliens landed on earth and asked to either hear quintessential Irish music or face human extinction, this would be a feasible album recommendation. This is the first album that was a struggle to complete. I wouldn't want to be stuck in a room with this on repeat. If you're into Irish music then I know you'd like it but i couldn't stand it..and this is coming from someone with a not-too-distant family name of O'Shannon.

Good album

Solid Irish rock!

good album

-1 for hate speech

Good news: Shane McGowan is a poet Bad news: He needs lyrics/subtitles by default Good news: it’s a good album. Bad news: a little of it goes a very long way. I was burned out by track 8.

My brain isn't ready for this punk crossover, and I know that's got to do with my own ignorance. If I knew more about Irish folk, if I invested more time into Celtic music in a very general sense, I'd probably appreciate this more. But those vocals, that cadence, the speed, it beats at my eardrums like something is not quite right. I understand what's happening, and I get how it influences bands in the future, bands I can appreciate more. It just doesn't help me appreciate this one by a lot. The Battle March Medley was the only track that made me stop to consider my opinion, and as that's the instrumental track. I figure my issue is mainly the vocals. 1.3/5

This sort of Irish punk stuff is a funny genre, definitely keeps me entertained but I wouldn’t choose to listen to it on my own.

Pretty fun. 3.5

Playful like a kick in the teeth

A fantastically unexpected love. I had literally only heard that one very famous Pogues song so didn’t have any expectations from the album. But the Celtic jauntiness with meaningful lyrics and some real passion meant I really enjoyed this album.

Some fun songs, but I can only listen to this for like 10 minutes. 1 hour was painful.

album is a little long. start was a bit iffy. but it got better

A bit better than the last pogues album but that’s only really because of fairytale of newyork

J’aime bien le côté irlandais, un peu moins le côté festif

This was honestly very fun. I just don't feel like it's fair to rate it as high as my usual music taste idk

Based Oliver Cromwell.

When I saw this album I was ready to give it a 1-2 star review based on my dislike of Irish folk punk. However when I was listening this album it warmed my cold, bitter heart. This is a fun album filled with great musicianship, heart, and melody. I’m not all the way there with this style of music, but I feel like I could be on the cusp of accepting this album at least into my heart, and fully enjoying it. I still have my mental roadblock but I hope that it’s made of ice and the warmth this album brings melts it away because I want to love it fully.

Certified 5 star banger. One of my favourite albums. Some rollicking good songs - Bottle of Smoke, Fiesta, Turkish Song of the Damned, Thousands are Sailing to name a few - plus the best Christmas song ever written. RIP Shane

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Fairytale of New York has always been one of my favorite Christmas carols. The rest of the album is fun, fast and furious. I like the instrumentation and the songs. Overall I enjoyed the collection of songs.