Notes: Combining
traditional music with a bit of the punk ethos, The Pogues grabbed
the attention of all who heard their particular brand of
pub rock. Vocals built upon gravel, sweet whistle songs high above,
and the freight train velocity of the melodies. A heady, frothy
lot it is. Joe Strummer came along for the ride in the later years
and the lads are still out their in various guises making merry.
A very subdued group photo on the back cover belies the mayhem
within. And as a bonus there's a beautiful duet with Kirsty MacColl
on "Fairytale...". Ya gotta have this record, even if
it's only brought out on St. Paddy's day.
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