Reviews (page 8 of 13)
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.
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.
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.
Bueno, rollo así celta
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
Good
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.
Quite enjoyable, felt like being at a great lock in
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
This was pretty good. Not fantastic, but there you are.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sounded like a Disney channel original soundtrack in the best way possible
if i were snockered this would KILL
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.
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).
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.
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
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 traditional Irish sound.
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.
Versatile, funny, aggressive pirate music, klingt irgendwie politisch aufgeladen
I looked to see when it was over. Turned out I still had 30 minutes more. Give me the next flight out of Ireland
This is another band that I like in small doses.
3.5
It's probably not a must hear but I personally do enjoy Irish music.
its fine. i can take it or leave it.
Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Won't go back anytime soon but feel this album will come back to me someday
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.
Solid album but third best of their’s. Fairytale of New York is the best Christmas song,
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.
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
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.
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.
3/5
Not bad
I'm not a huge Pogues fan, really just like the hits, so this was an interesting listen.
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.
Kul, orthodox celts su idalje neprejebivi što se tiče ove muzike 3,5/5
Breath of fresh air amongst these past few days. Really dig this album.
Later Pogues. Fairytale of New York fabulous track but a bit more treading water, less urgent than Rum….
different to what i usually listen to, enjoyed it though. generally fun upbeat irish folk music vibe.
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.
I wish I was Irish
Solid Irish rock!
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
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
Is that Toad screaming? Is this a Christmas album? I want a beer now but then I’m scared and then I’m sad and then I’m scared again. I believe they call it Irish whiplash. And then OMG I KNOW THIS ONE! LALALALALA. I want to visit Ireland and get drunk off my shit holy fuck And all of a sudden I hear him - Jamison Bind. He prefers his Guinness split at the G. AND NOW WE FIESTA WTFFFF AYYAYAYAYAYAYAY ARRRREBAAAA. This song reminds me of my friends. White pretending to be Spanish.
It was okay, i dont really enjoy this genre but it was okay man
Not my style
Fun 3 - deservedly on this list
I had never heard of this band before and I'm happy to have found them. Not every song on the album was my thing, but there's some really good tracks that had my foot stomping along.
Not super into folk but this was a fun one
I don’t really like this style, but good execution.
Waterboys the day before yesterday and now this. It's actually probably good to have them close together - kind of like a bourbon tasting - gives context from one to the next about how they are different, more (or less) complex, etc. etc. Where Waterboys felt more consistently average throughout, this has more ups and downs - some really great songs and then some really meh songs. I would probably give this an edge and call it a 3.5 (Waterboys was a 3 for me), but this falls back to a 3 just for the 'I need to be in an Irish bar where people are rollicking along in order to get the most out of it' feeling.
me dieron ganas de mamarme unos tarrotes de cerveza caliente
This was, surprisingly, pretty good. Despite being a long term detractor of Fairytale of New York, I thought it was great in the context of the album.
Raucous and sarcastic Irish folk punk
Gotta love some classic Irish music!
at first i hated it and then it started to grow on me
My peach leshy bard could learn a thing or two from these gents. There's a great Christmas song on here (Fairytale of New York) that is filled with insults and yet has an earnest string-driven melody behind it that might have me adding it to my holiday playlist. And then we zag to a James Bond-type song (Metropolis) that has me wondering what the hell this band is actually all about? These are well-orchestrated songs, and it's clear the band has a beautiful vision. Just not for me, especially after the first 10 songs.
Känns som jag är på Irland
Pop rock Irish music isn’t high on my list, but I can appreciate the innovation and stickiness.
I know little of The Pogues beyond the obvious and tbh, I didn't find too much here that got me particularly excited. The sort of music that would likely sound much better live but for me, lacks something on record. There is one exception which depite being overplayed at a certain time of year, never gets old and I think is wonderful!
Album #24 The Pogues: If I Should Fall From Grace With God A fairly topical album, as I got it not too long after Christmas, meaning that Fairytale of New York was still fresh on my mind, as that song has become a Christmas staple. But I suppose unless you’re Irish (which I’m not), the rest of this album would remain a mystery to you (as it did me). And though I think, in the end, Fairytale of New York remained my favourite song, there is still a lot of stuff here to like. I immediately like the traditional Irish accent and the attitude that comes with it, which naturally lends itself quite well to energetic punk. Hate of the English is seeping from most tracks, which I find amusing as an outsider. The only track I would pick for worst would be Metropolis since it lacks any of the energy which makes the rest of the songs so infectious. Overall, a very fun and interesting record, which serves as a cultural timepiece and provides a fresh experience to the non-Irish. Best Tracks: Fairytale of New York, Turkish Song of the Damned, Thousands are Sailing Worst Track: Metropolis Score out of 10: 7.5
Whole album is equally unintelligible as fairy tale of New York but somehow still a merry journey
Decent stuff
God damn this album cover is great. Fairytale in NY will always speak to my time in Saskatoon, SK. And my desperate need to get out. Listening to this album for the first time all the way through seems a little silly now and a little repetitive. Does ‘Fall From Grace’ and ‘Fairytale’ work well in any number of compilations? Absolutely. Could I listen to this entire album twice a year? Doubtful.
Fun Irish rock
I like some good Irish foot stomping but a little goes along way. Give me a pint of Guinness and a noisy pub in Dublin any old Saturday night.
Feels like being at a hoedown where the main topic of conversation is the merits of Karl Marx‘s literary works
Super solid and great record love the tracks Thousands and Sailing and Streets of Sorrow but it does go on a bit
"Irish folk/punk. Some of the music is reminiscent of folk-take stories but then other songs are super cheeky and more punk leaning. I imagine this band influenced Dropkick Murphys or Flogging Molly. I find it interesting that they sing a lot about other places but still sounds distinctly "local". I think the overall vibe would be if Hobbiton had a rowdy biker bar.
Veldig gøy! Pogues er mere punk enn jeg trodde!
The Good: It seems that we can fall from grace… The Bad: We don’t know the repercussions for certain… The Ugly: Finding out that teeth are where God starts screwing with you… Maybe it is because it is the 24th of December that this album comes along, and that when also had a Pogues album 2 weeks ago… Fun listen, sometimes impossible to really distill what the tunes are all about, and the Fairy Tale in New York song, well… sad. I scored the other album a 4*, which means that I am downplaying this one to 3* as 1 The Pogues album on a Top anything list (unless it is a Top 10 The Pogues albums) is all one can really handle… 3*
Mmmm
Good stuff
Fav tack: thiusan
the album is pretty good but I feel that I have to be in a very specific mood in order to listen to it
★★★½
no. 2, hätte ein album gereicht? c
This is really fun to listen to, and what a great discovery! Now I know where Fairytale of New York song comes from that I hear every Christmas!
Its fine not really my thing though
3.5
6 more beers should do it
Fun Irish songs, though there's some stuff in here that's pretty hard to listen to
I've been semi aware of the Pogues. I largely learned about them when Shane MacGowan died. To be completely honest I'd never heard or knew of Fairytale of New York before then either. This was alright. Fun mix of classic Irish vibes with their alleged punk direction. Not my cup of tea honestly. I get that Shane is heralded as a master of lyrics but I guess those words weren't written to resonate with me. I liked the bands ability to play, seems like they're all tip top
I had to give this a second listen. I admit to allowing it to wash over me first time round - which is quite an achievement for a Pogues album. I guess I just wasn't in the mood. And you need to be in the mood for a Pogues album. This isn't easy listening. There's much more depth than I was expecting. The Eastern influences add more light to the simple piss up Pogues' persona. I had to skip THAT song, even in deep December. Sure, it's magical. But you can only take so much of it, especially so at this time of the year.
Really good in parts though same vibe throughout.
Little bit tweedley-dee dum for my liking, but it has its bangers
i liked it. Made me want to drink a beer with every song. I was already familiar with the band and a couple of the songs on the album. the big song on the album is the Christmas song, Fairytale of New York. it usually hits #1 this time of year in Ireland.
The t first two songs started out super strong, then Smoke in a Bottle was probably the worst song I heard yet while doing this. Then the rest was interesting but not very memorable. It was awesome how they blended Irish folk, punk, and 80s sound so effortlessly. And I commend them for not making every song sound the same. Very glad I got to heard something extremely different like this.
I listened to them before. I forgot how much I liked them. Since this is rating the alblum I am giving a 3. This is because I like all thier music about the same and cannot distinguish what one of thier alblums is getter than another. I would give the group a 4.
Average
Lots of fun
--If I Should Fall from Grace with God...sounds like an Irish punk band --Turkish Song of the Damned...I like the middle eastern bent --Bottle of Smoke...this one's fun. I feel like I'm on the lower levels of the Titanic. Before things got bad --Fairytale of New York...it's cute --Metropolis...fun instrumental --Thousands Are Sailing...I was starting to tire of their sound but this one builds nicely --South Australia...these blokes are well-traveled --Fiesta...see previous comment --Medley: The Recruiting Sergeant/The Rocky Road to Dublin/The Galway Races...it's odd to refer to a four minute track as a "medley" but sure --Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six...sounds like an Irish punk band --Lullaby of London...more traveling --The Battle March Medley...another four minute medley. Instrumental. it's invigorating --Sit Down by the Fire...I am the Lord of the Dance! --The Broad Majestic Shannon...I feel like I've listened to this at least three times already --Worms...creepy
Good folk-punk! The mix of traditional folk elements with punk attitude feels lovely and fun, and it all goes down surprisingly easy.
Was gonna complain that it was way too long but then I realized I was listening to the expanded edition lol. Looking at the original track list, yeah that's still a too long but not egregiously so, I won't add it to my collection but I am glad I listened to it.
Album 65/1001 Good craic 🍻 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪
M8, The Bl0kin Powgues !!!
Fornøyelig album. "Fairytale of New York" er stjerna, selvfølgelig. Litt mye likt, skal sies.
Listening to this album has always made me think I should smell like beer afterwards. Definitely a fun run of a record, paused by the gem that is Fairytale.
3,1/5
Heard Fairytale of New York before. Knew what sort of vibe this album is going to have but I was surprised anyway! Irish folk music really makes you want to dance 3/5
A fun album but probably won't listen again
bit odd to have a christmas song mid album, but it's a good bit of Irish fun! Does get a bit draining over time.. Would be so good to watch them in Temple Bar full of Guinness.
Alright
Did not know this band, fun listen.
Some were difficult to get through but fairytale of New York is probably the best Christmas song
Felt like I was just waiting for fairytale of New York. Feeling like the cat who got the cream after listening to FONY sort of lost interest in the rest of the album. A couple of decent songs in amongst but not at the same level as FONY.
Good tbf, just felt like I was at a ceilidh for an hour, no complaints
Was familiar with the band name, but wasn't sure from where until I got to the Christmas song. Lots of fun energy, reminding me of bands that came after them. Would listen to it again if I was in the mood for their style.
Не сказала бы, что это прям мое, но опыт интересный) надо это слушай в пабе за хорошей кружкой ирландского пива
Immaculate vibes.....fun listen....
7.5 / 10
Some good parts, but overlong, and I felt that Rum, Sodomy was a far better album with much less fat. Three stars.
Not my favorite, but some great songs.
IRELANDDD RAHHH 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Yup, this album was exactly what I expected! But it is odd listening to the Pogues alone, in the morning over a coffee, rather than in a crowded bar towards the end of the evening RIP Shane
Took me a second to embrace it, but after a few songs and “getting it” I actually quite enjoyed this. It’s pretty incredible how such a wierd band is so well regarded in terms of songwriting etc. I’d have to be in the mood to listen again, but when I am, it’s great.
Not bad but not even the best Irish diaspora traditional or revivalist music of that era. I've heard Fairytale that many times now it can do one. Some innovation bringing the tradition forwards with affection but also derivative and repetitive in parts. Their best works are overshadowed by the mythology of 'The Pogues'
I like it but I don't think its really my style
Pretty solid stuff.
Irish punk rock is not the genre I listen to, but it's a fun album that doesn't sound a late 80s album and I think it stood the test of time. It would be much better to listen to this album in az Irish pub or at a live concert though. 3 stars rounded up for the fun and great production.
Me fue muy raro escuchar esto en el bus de vuelta a casa, no tengo idea de como se compara a cosas del genero. Con pocos géneros estoy tan desorientada como el folk irlandes. Pongo un 3 por poner un gris, no me siento en lugar de ratear lol
Seguro que Sheamus conoce este álbum por dos razones: 1-Música folk irlandesa 2-Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger Bit repetitive pero me gusta la vibra para un momento concreto. Favs: las seis primeras, a partir de ahí ya se nota la reiteración bastante
Always enjoy a Pogues album.
2.7 1x respect it, but not my thing
This genre is not really my thing, but I enjoyed listening nonetheless. The gentler tracks like Thousands are Sailing stuck out to me as particularly moving. The more polka sounding songs were kind of a miss. I feel like there are probably some insightful lyrics, though they aren’t easily understood. Fun, but probably won’t be revisiting this.
fun to listen to a couple of songs but the album was too much
Gave me some nice memories of my visits to Ireland, as regardless of lyrical content and themes, this just screams Ireland at you. Particularly the tracks with The Dubliners. At least fairytale of NY was listened to in November rather than the height of summer.
Interestingly enough I have listened to one Pogues album five years ago, Rum, Sodamy and the Lash and thought it was alright. Perhaps too Celtic for my tastes (I'm not a fan of chamber music which lots of classic Irish music is based upon), but I didn't hear If I Should Fall Grace With God. I enjoyed this much more than Run Sodomy and Lash, much more refined and poignant with the material. Don't really care for the Christmas song, but the production and the whole ensemble around the band's sound was fantastic. Not fully my cup of tea or Guinness but I won't deny its importance or anything else.
3.5++/5
Strong 3 stars
I would give this a 2 because I just feel pretty meh about it but I bumped it up to 3 because it's at least got some variety and tries some different stuff out. On or around St. Patrick's Day this is more of a solid 3.
Listening to this album in October is like listening to Christmas carols on Labor Day. Fun listen overall
A good album that I'm sure gets better with each additional Guinness consumed. Unfortunately the morning is young and my Guinness supplies runneth empty
Goes back & forth between being super rad & kinda meh.
Not my favourite Pogues LP. Very well produced and obviously the inclusion of FToNY makes it special. Not as memorable as Rum, Sodomy and the Lash, but that may have been as a result of when I'd see them live, which was 1984-85. By the time this came out I'd moved on a bit. Some cracking songs on this though.
muy irlandesas. divertidas. no es algo q me pondira a escuchar pero mg
Fun punky Irish tunes! Some of the tracks blend together or are interchangeable but I still enjoyed the whole listen. I think this band is at its best when it’s trying something new as the typical formula wears a little thin. Still good time though. 6/10 Favorite tracks- “Fairytale of New York” “Fiesta” and “Worms” ( I want a full version of this song) ( you kinda get a spiritual successor with the Viagra Boys “Worms”)
Das Album wurde 1988 veröffentlicht; die Aufnahmen fanden 1987 in den RAK Studios in London statt, mit zusätzlichen Sessions im The Town House. Die Pogues, eine irisch-britische Band um Sänger Shane MacGowan, verbinden hier ihren typischen Celtic-/Folk-Punk mit Einflüssen aus Folk Rock, Jazz und Weltmusik. Bekannte Stücke sind „Fairytale of New York“ (mit Kirsty MacColl), „Fiesta“ und „Thousands Are Sailing“. Die Produktion von Steve Lillywhite sorgt für einen dichteren und orchestralen Klang als auf den Vorgängern. Textlich wechseln sich persönliche, melancholische und politische Themen ab; in „Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six“ äußert die Band deutliche Kritik an der britischen Justiz. Das Album gilt als reifster Moment der Pogues – kraftvoll, erzählerisch und musikalisch vielseitig, ohne die raue Energie ihrer frühen Jahre zu verlieren.
At times cool mixture of Celtic sounds and punk, but gets a bit one-note after a while. 3.5 stars
3.5
There are a lot of good sloppy, brawly knees-ups to be found on The Pogues’ 3rd one but if great songs were potatoes then there would be a bit of a potato famine here. The main classic song really is The Fairytale Of New York and the next best song after that is the one towards the very end which has the same melody as Fairytale Of New York.
This is so random. So fun. A light album to enjoy. Also so culturally interesting.
Some good catchy songs, not what a typically listen to though.
I can see why people would think it’s fun. Undeniable classic that Christmas one, and I liked the second track. I’d like to give it another go at some point
Decent album, I see where Dropkick Murphy’s got their roots from possibly
Not for every occassion
There were parts of this that didn’t click with me, but I found it pretty unique and engaging as a total package. Pretty sure my ancestors were mostly English so sorry boyos.
Interesting. I've never intentionally listened to Celtic folk punk before but I liked it. I feel like I had trouble understanding some the lyrics because of the music seemed louder than the vocals at some points. Love the traditional instrumentation mixed with rock. Favorites: If I Should Fall From Grace, Fiesta, Thousands Are Sailing, Metropolis, Fairytail of New York
I like the jigs, but the ballads are a little sappy. Too much of that 80s style production.
Unironically good. 3/5
The album has upbeat music. Definitely the type you expect to hear in a pub.
I'd love to hear more about this history of this band! This feels like a precursor to Flogging Molly. Cool storytelling, need to listen to it again.
Decent album. Definitely better on the more lively songs. 3/5 Might listen again
I’m sure someone is really lit up by Celtic punk. I’m not that person. I just re-watched “Titanic” and appreciate the underdeck jamboree scene style they have—fiddles and stomping and drums—but the heavy Irish accent and the lyrical callback to, I suppose, traditional folk tunes and dirge detract for me. Hovering between high 2 and light 3. I’ll round up bc I enjoyed the music for the most part.
These Irish punk/folk albums are fun for a while but it overstays it's welcome quite quickly. 6/10
Folk rock vibes reminded me a lot of the stuff they danced to in pride and prejudice very old timey stuff got that one bells ringing out Christmas time song that I like but yeah definitely a product of its time.
Not my jam but I get it! Overall good composition of music and Different!
half completed, not my thing
É um bom álbum. Principalmente para ouvir tomando uma bebida barata. Celest Pandamon.
It was good
They're having fun.
feels like i should be trashed listening to this
Pretty fine! One of those sorta things where I don't feel like I need an album of it but I enjoyed my time enough at least.
This was a really interesting album and I had fun listening to it.
Pretty cool - different than expected
I would never put on Irish folk, but enjoyed a lot of this. Loads of great musicianship. I wouldn't say it felt very coherent as an album though and occasionally lulled. 3 overall
Good mix of punk and folk. Maybe loses a bit of focus. Strong 3
Yeah, great tunes. Edge of a 4 star rating here for me.
It was fun I've listened to the Pogues before and Irish rover was one of my favorites by them but the lead off track was great
Pogues are great but a full album is a bit of a job.
i enjoyed this a whole lot more than i expected to. i only took a downturn when the Celtic pub tunes started (and i think they're bonus track on the extended release). This would get a solid 3.5 from me
Good album full of Irish classics. Wouldn’t necessarily listen again but a fun listen.
Jaunty but deeply repetitive. I’ve heard magowan described as a poet but I can’t tell what he’s saying so I don’t know.
Great album, can’t believe I didn’t hear of this band until they got announced for riot fest
wonderfully poorly made
I don’t usually like Irish, folk, or punk music but this wasn’t bad. I think some of the songs wouldn’t sound out of place on the radio today.
Irish vibe. A bit redundant.
When I listened, I only wrote 2 words. Let me try again. While this isn't music I would choose to listen to on my own, I enjoyed the music. If I were just rating the music, it would get 4 stars. Most of the songs were fun and made me feel like I was living in another world, one where everything is much simpler than the one I live in. This album does not get 4 stars. It gets 3. The album doesn't work together very well. It is a collection of songs recorded together by the same artist, not an album.
I already had gotten Rum Sodomy & The Lash, so this was a welcome surprise. This one isn't nearly as fun as the last one. Just kind of boring at times. Still, it was solid. The title track as well as "Fiesta" were really good. Beyond that, they were fine. Not the best thing I've heard, but fine.
Respect to the Pogues for being trailblazers and mixing genres. That being said I couldn’t get into it. Reminded me of music being played to loud and too long at an Irish pub where you’re just trying to have a quiet catch up with a mate. At least it wasn’t dropkick murphys….
We going to the pubs with this one
Cool sound :)
Fairytale of New York åbenlys gigantisk banger, men ellers kunne jeg bedre lide den anden vi havde med dem!
Party hard
i would be okay to not listen that again.
Interesting
Crazy irish mood
a bit too punk rock for my tastes, but cool to see the origin of the genre
Irish punk folk
It brings me back to high school, my friend was, and still is obsessed with The Pogues. I can only listen in small sections as it's pretty intense!
Let's gloss over the very Christmassy elephant in this particular room, as a song that slightly defies rating or classification, and look at the rest of this album. And it's good! It is! It's also a lot of very similar songs with a load of fiddles and a drunk man singing over them. But there are many worse ways to pass the day.
Little sing songy for my preferences but it’s a passionate and spirited album.
I liked this more then I thought - but it was all the classic folk songs I liked
Solid album.
Not a big Pogues guy but this was alright
Legal
A decent upbeat bluegrass style party vibe. Enjoyed but not something I would listen to actively.
this is fun, tho the irish folk style isn't my favorite. 3/5
Buena mierda Irlandesa, con referencia a España en la canción "Fiesta". Qué mas se le puede pedir.
Sticks pretty closely to its specific vibe sonically, but there's still enough variety there to keep you interested. Some nice storytelling in the lyrics. Deals with some interesting themes as well at many points.
*1988. Celtic punk rock. *I have no idea why there are two the Pogues albums on this list. *I liked the first few songs, but then it got weird. **Best song is fairytale of New York. RATING – 6.5/10
not really my thing, well done though
A treat. I knew exactly 1 Pogues song before listening to this. I wouldn’t say there are any big surprises here, but I enjoyed hearing more of what this band was capable of. Stand out tracks (aside from Fairytale): Thousands are Sailing (gorgeous melody, ever pertinent topic), Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six and – of course – Worms!
with the Sinners movie just coming out, this band might get some more notice. The NY Fairytale is a favorite of christmas romcoms, but I don't think now as much about the Punk and Clash influences on this band.
As much as I like Celtic music, I’m not the biggest fan of the Pogues. This album in whole was okay but it wasn’t as impressive and sounds almost like every piece of Celtic music made. There are some highlights in this album but I don’t think it stands out as great in my opinion. Favorite Tracks: Turkish Song of the Damned, Fairytale of New York, Lullaby of London Rating: 3/5
Muy irlandés. Al final cansa pero la musica está guay, es animada.
Best Christmas song of all time + 18 songs that sound the exact same as each other. It’s pretty good though
Me gustó la fusión del folk irish con el punk. No muy mí estilo y se me hizo medio monótono.
I like how playful and energetic Celtic music is. But this is the second album from The Pogues I've listened to and it's just more of the same stuff. I think that this music is pretty good at the baseline but doesn't have a very high ceiling as there doesn't seem to be a lot of place for iteration. This album is still an enjoyable listen, but it's nothing special. 7/10
It was alright a 2.75
My 100th album and second Pogues on this list which is one Pogues album too many. That being said, it’s not terrible it’s just the same old thing.
3 pints in and at a bar in Dublin, this might be a 5. But driving around in August, it didn't hit
Lovely Pogues!
I've heard of the Pogues, but probably couldn't have named one of their songs before today. Póg mo thóin, too funny. Not sure what I expected, but it wasn't what I heard. They don't sound punk in that they actually seem like pretty good musicians and MacGowan actually sings more than screams. I guess lyrics and attitude are what make this punk. I enjoyed listening to this one quite a bit. Makes me a little curious to explore their music more.
I really like this album. I've love Fairytale of New York for as long as I can remember. It gets a little monotonous for being over an hour. Kind of the same thing over and over. I believe if I was in a band like this though, I would never want to stop playing so I can appreciate that. It's a great flavor of punk too.
Good but not great
Don't let these vampires into your barn.
Would I want to live in a pub and conspire with the IRA? Yes. Absolutely. Do I want to listen to this all the time? Not so much. It's in theory good but I just can't see myself ever really pulling this out.
High energy songs that have interesting instrumentals and singing. Fairy tale of new york is a great change of pace compared to the rest of the album, in that it is a duet with a female singer. The "The Dubliners" feature also helps break the album up, I would have liked a lot more features.
This is called punk? But it's like Irish good music
lol pensava q seria folk irlandes chile i en realitat és añgo molt més raro q aixo jaja they weird.pero es bastant tot el rato el mateix i al final cansa aixi q a solid 3 esta bn crec jo
Love the spirit. Understand their importance. Just not my bag.
It's either great or it sucks. Not sure.
As a redheaded Irishman myself, this is the most Irish thing I’ve ever heard. Well and good drinking music to sing while getting absolutely sloshed in a pub right here this is. I’d be doing a great disservice to my heritage by not giving this at least a 3. That being said, an hour of this is asking a lot from me. Listening to it twice to find a favorite song and get a lasting impression is also a lot. I enjoyed it more the second time through at least, so that’s something. I listened to it for most of the day, but there's a strict cutoff point for listening to this. There’s really only so much of I can take at a time, and I’d really imagine the same opinion would be shared for anyone. Favorite song here is “Sketches of Spain” as it’s something I could listen to on repeat easily. Wonder how much more if any Irish music is on here, and if any of it could possibly be any more Irish than this. I guess we'll find out at some point or another.
I don't like the irish punk sound, I guess this is the best of its kind at least Will I listen to again: 15%
I think Rum Sodomy was generally more exciting, but this still had some great moments
☘️
I didn’t know what to expect with this one. I ended up quite liking it. It’s full on Irish folk with punk elements. Felt like I was in a tavern during the golden age of piracy or something like that. It’s quite fun but gets grating toward the end
If you like your Celtic jig then this is the Pogues album to get as you'll only need one. Has the famed duet with McColl that is now on most Xmas compilations. Lillywhite did a good job getting this performance from the group.
I listened to this one in the shower and that was weird
Very cool mix of traditional Irish and rock. Made for a lovely drive back into the mountains.
a little too much shift to folk in the second half
Felt like I was in the Romcom Leap Year.
Admittedly, I don’t know enough about folk music or punk to reasonably review this. I enjoyed a few songs but I don’t think it’s for me. I’ll stick to Fairytale of New York at Christmas time
Oh wow! I'm thrilled this album is on the list, because this upbeat Celtic music is unlike anything else. I guess there's the sullen Dexys Midnight Runners, but their music wasn't nearly as interesting as the Pogues'. If I Should Fall from Grace with God (a good album title) uses Celtic music to make a modern punk/rock sound that is super engaging. I found myself not upset when relistening to the album. As a side note, one of the lead vocalists sounded a lot like Bob Belcher from Bob's Burgers (or rather, H. Jon Benjamin). That isn't something I thought I'd ever mention in a review, but if not in review #900, then when?
What is there to say? The Pogues excel at celtic rock and are a definitive staple of the genre. This album is no exception. I'm not versed enough on The Pogues (or even celtic rock as a whole) to really grasp what makes this album specifically a noteworthy inclusion when compared to their discography, but Wikipedia came in clutch to explain that this album was regarded as a high point for The Pogues. And what a high point this is, to no doubt have this album become a blueprint for celtic rock/punk/folk fusion. An easy 3 for me, if not a bit higher!
Nice album
It would have been 1988 when I saw them in SF, so it must have been this album. The album is enjoyable enough but I'm sure it was better live.
Ok
There is an under current of Irish music to these songs but there are many different styles throughout. I think my favourite track was Metropolis.
Enjoyed it fine
Not structured like an album but as a collection of songs this has great character 2/5 as an album, 4/5 as an hour of music
Cracking good fun in parts. Thousands are sailing and fairytale in new York will still be great in another 40 years. A lot of faff though. The album reeks of ciggies and spilt Guinness and is all the better for it. Just a bit too long for what it is.
Really good spirit and feels like a proper ceilidh! Can imagine the people dancing, arm in arm, in good spirits and with smiles on their faces! A similar sound throughout. Does give a boost but a little samey too. Would be great for the right environment, but not sure I’d listen, just for musics sake. But for a jig or a party or a dance, sure! Was quite glad of the change in ‘Streets of Sorrow’ and a beautiful song in its own right. Oh and then back to the norm! 😂 Didn’t inspire too much, but enjoyable enough.
This was interesting. The Irish elements worked great in some songs and not so much on others. I loved the vocals.
3.5 While not their best album, it is clearer and a more wide-angle lens vision of Celtic music and its impact. The new color of Spanish and Turkish music is a great touch. However, over the years "Rum, Sodomy, and The Lash" has aged the best - despite this one having their best single ever in "Fairytale of New York."
This and fish & chips and a hundred guiness. Fun album. Tough to go high because it’s not really my thing, but enjoyed the curveball inclusion.
Many of the high energy accordion-based tracks are in the same key, giving the whole experience a bit of a monotonous feel – akin to punk music released a decade prior. And in fact, the punk influence is more obvious than I thought – lots of other reviews mention it as well! The refusal to do any sort of experimentation or have a "wow" factor in an album is an element that's present in both punk and in the Pogues' work. With a few exceptions, the songs never stray from the same three or four chords, nor from the fast, excited, Irish-stepdancing-worth tempo. It would be more excusable to have a sort of "genre-snapshot" record if it were 40 minutes long, but at over an hour's runtime, the sound gets pretty old, pretty quickly. As another reviewer wrote: "Really fun for about 4 songs, and then it's very difficult to listen to. There's only so much Irish pub a man can take." The opening/title track is a good example of songwriting and lyrical ability, with some pretty solid melodies and an ensemble that hasn't yet tired itself out. Fairytale of New York is almost a good track but fumbles by dropping a slur where it doesn't belong. (Whoops.) Other than that, there are some nice piano lines accompanying a slower balladesque tempo – something I would've liked to see more of. Metropolis is a goofy play on spy/stealth movie soundtracks, and it works surprisingly well as a genre-blend. The Irish Rover is a nice pick-up after a slew of completely unmemorable tracks (including the very questionable Worms) and it has some fun vocal back-and-forths. 3/5 Key tracks: If I Should Fall from Grace with God, Metropolis, The Irish Rover
ganz ok. overrated band
I enjoyed this, and will be playing it around St. Paddy’s, but I can’t myself throwing it on on the average day.
Although "Fairytale" is top 5 holiday song for me, it's not likely I'll come back to this record.
A collection of deep Irish ballads and fun jigs. The kind you would hear on the pub on a Friday night that would make you want to get up and dance! Highlighted by witty, sometimes cheeky lyrics, wonderful traditional Celtic music, and Shane MacGowan's gravelly voice, this gives a punk vibe with its own unique twist. I believe the Pogues were a precursor to modern Maritime music and without them there would be many a kitchen without a party. And NOT pirate music.
this is some real working class music.....most of yall dont understand .. And like it's kinda terrible but also kinda cool in the sense of british punks in the 80s using traditional music styles to tell about the plight of the working class. The issue is that MOST music that sounds like this is really inauthentic and just using these sounds for weird pastiche aesthetics, but in this case the sounds and styles feel very authentic and purposeful. I am probably never going to listen to this again but did not hate it Fav song: If I Should Fall from Grace with God
Songs for rowdy nights in the pub. I no longer do rowdy nights in the pub. Fun though!
Enjoyed this one. Don't think I will do any repeat listenings, but it serves its time and place. The Christmas duet was an interesting one.
I forgot about “Thousands Are Sailing.” What a great song, along with others. Maybe it’s the extended version linked here, but the album started to flag for me after a while.
Good. I can here Mumford and son's in it.and the vocals reminded me of Rulf the dog from the Muppets
Muy de soundtrack de peli
Pretty cool
What a frustrating album, solid highs, terrible lows, and bunches in between. High 2/low low 3
Enjoyable, but gets a bit tiresome after a while. Particularly when “The Broad Majestic Shannon“ is basically just the middle part of “Fairytale” again.
Who would have thought that Celtic-Punk needed to be a thing??? I guess the Pogues! This is a great, influential album but for me it won’t be a repeat listen. Favorite song: The Irish Rover 3⭐️
Wanted to bump this up but it's just not my thing. Appreciate it for what it is, though.
entertaining
Irish af
Pas mal, mais l’impression à chaque morceau que j’aime la chatte et le pâté va venir derrière
19 tracks is a lot of tracks. Some are very cool. C'est un peu les parents de ska-p
An interesting change of genre with this one. I was pleasantly surprised as I am not a fan of punk rock. Somehow, the Irish folk addition made it a good album to listen to.
Not bad, but not a fan of Celtic folk-punk
This was a fun album, though honestly probably not something I'd go out of my way to listen to again. I dig folk punk but this one just didn't totally grab me in that way.
Música rara pero chula. Flow cumpleaños de Bilbo para bailar
Energy similat do the Dreadnoughts with twist from Camero Cat. Cool.
Not bad. The subtleties of Irish music is lost on me. But there were some pretty good songs on this album
Happy to see this on the list. Good drinking music, and having Kirsty on this is great.
I liked this more than I expected. Fair disclosure, I am not a fan of this genre of music because it is part of my heritage and part of my family is VERY musical so I heard it so often in my youth that it seems a bit tedious to me. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised.
it is fun but i guess i don't like folky elements much. "metropolis" was interesting.
A ride!
Irish folk-punk, é interessante - um tanto datado... 3 estrelas