Good soulful musicianship from the backing band but many of the songs are bit schlocky. This is later, more commercialized and less energetic Elvis; few of these songs rise to the level of Suspicious Minds.

I appreciate the attempt to craft songs that defy the typical thrash metal formula, adding musical flourishes and rhythmic changes to build a soundscape that adds drama. Yet there are still few melodic lines and the lyrics are often less than compelling. The Unforgiven, Don’t Tread on Me, and Nothing Else Matters were the highlights for me.

A groundbreaking album that has aged well from my perspective. Also demonstrates the ability of music to integrate across cultures into something new and compelling, esp when undertaken with authenticity and humility, which is an important lesson in today’s world where simplistic arguments over “cultural appropriation” might have stopped this creativity in its tracks.

First full album of the Pogues that I’ve listened to, and it was so worth it. Saturated with an unflinchingly Irish energy towards all of life’s vicissitudes and soaked in whiskey, it’s worth it for Fairytale in New York alone, the best Christmas song of the late 20th century. But others like Thousands are Sailing, Lullaby of London, and If I Should Fall from Grace provide more than enough to make it all a wild ride.

This felt like basic radio rock: nothing overly groundbreaking, but also quality craft. But personally I just wasn’t feeling it - not something I would choose to play much again.

Though I know all the songs, probably the very first time I’ve listened to the whole thing front to back. To think that he recorded all this when he was 21 years old. It’s a masterpiece.

Had never of this album, pleasantly surprised - good straight ahead rock. Nothing earth shattering but def high quality.

Basic decent rap album. Nothing overly consequential.