This week we’re discussing every album by The Pogues. Led by the world’s most infamous set of teeth, Shane MacGowan, The Pogues pioneered Celtic punk. If you’re not sure what that sounds like, just imagine the most Irish music you can, speed it up to 100bpm, and you’ve nailed it. Which is a bit ironic since they’re from London and not Ireland. This definitely isn’t a band for everyone, but they’re fun, snarly, and talented as all hell. Grab a pint and sit back, this is a fun one.
Closing track: “Turkish Song of the Damned” from If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988)
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Mike’s Picks:
If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Waiting for Herb (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988) — Best Album
Peace and Love (1989) — Personal Favorite
Red Roses for Me (1984) — Worst Album
Pogue Mahone (1996) — Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Red Roses for Me (1984)
Rum Sodomy & the Lash (1985)
If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988)
Peace and Love (1989)
Hell’s Ditch (1990)
Waiting for Herb (1993)
Pogue Mahone (1996)