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| 1. Transmetropolitan |
| 2. The Battle Of Brisbane |
| 3. The Auld Triangle |
| 4. Waxie's Dargle |
| 5. Boys From The County Hell |
| 6. Sea Shanty |
| 7. Dark Streets Of London |
| 8. Streams Of Whiskey |
| 9. Poor Paddy |
| 10. Dingle Regetta |
| 11. Greenland Whale Fisheries |
| 12. Down In The Ground Where The Dead Men Go |
| 13. Kitty |
| 14. The Leaving Of Liverpool |
| 15. Muirshin Durkin |
| 16. Repeal Of The Licensing Laws |
| 17. And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda |
| 18. Whiskey You're The Devil |
| 19. The Wild Rover |
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Originally released in 1984, debuted the bands forceful, poetic, and darkly romantic sound to the world. Features the standouts 'Transmetropolitan', 'Steams of Whiskey, 'Down In The Ground Where The Dead Men Go', and their fiery take on Brendan Behan's 'The Auld Triangle'. Six rare bonus tracks include essential Pogues versions of 'Muirshin Durkin', and the Dubliners classic foot-stomper 'The Wild Rover'. Intro essay by film director Jim Jarmush and memorable liner notes by Gavin Martin.
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Originally released in 1984, debuted the bands forceful, poetic, and darkly romantic sound to the world. Features the standouts 'Transmetropolitan', 'Steams of Whiskey, 'Down In The Ground Where The Dead Men Go', and their fiery take on Brendan Behan's 'The Auld Triangle'. Six rare bonus tracks include essential Pogues versions of 'Muirshin Durkin', and the Dubliners classic foot-stomper 'The Wild Rover'. Intro essay by film director Jim Jarmush and memorable liner notes by Gavin Martin.
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By Bob Mamrak
Format:Audio CD
This first Pogues album is not their best, but MacGowan's take on "Kitty," (the obscure Irish Republican lament he learned from his mother)alone is worth the price. "Streams of Whiskey," MacGowan's homage to Brendan Behan, was the first hint of the songwriter Macgowan would become. MacGowan's vocal on Behan's "Auld Triangle" is outstanding as well. The remaining cuts, both the MacGowan originals and the covers, are all barnburners that made up the Pogues' early live sets. Rake at the Gates of Hell: Shane Macgowan in Context
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
The Pogues were typecast as Irish, but it should be remembered they were in fact Anglo-Irish, and this debut album actually evokes London more than Ireland. 'Transmetropolitan' is a love/hate paean to that very city, and my personal favourite track 'Dark Streets of London' is a catchy but deeply beautiful song which stands alongside 'Lullaby of London' from their third album.
Other tunes range from drunken cavorts ('Streams of Whiskey', 'Waxie's Dargle') to the plaintive 'Kitty', a sad ballad of love and loss. 'Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go' is a furious McGowan-penned piece of folkloric necro-horror, while 'Greenland Whale Fisheries' is a traditional whaling ballad which animal welfare advocates should like, because the whale wins!
This is a raw and kick-stomping debut, from a band who went on to even better things.
Other tunes range from drunken cavorts ('Streams of Whiskey', 'Waxie's Dargle') to the plaintive 'Kitty', a sad ballad of love and loss. 'Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go' is a furious McGowan-penned piece of folkloric necro-horror, while 'Greenland Whale Fisheries' is a traditional whaling ballad which animal welfare advocates should like, because the whale wins!
This is a raw and kick-stomping debut, from a band who went on to even better things.
By Jojo
Format:Audio CD
if i should fall from grace with god was the first pogues cd i heard. then i listened to red roses for me and now love it more than if i should fall from grace with god. i mean, mein Gott, shane's voice, especially in "boys from the county hell". i love it.
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The Best Pogues Album Ever!
I feel personally that this is the best pogues album because the tracks are so raw with emotion.Once the pogues hit the big time there music although brilliant was too... Read more
Published on Oct 2 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where it all began...
I think this album is underrated as hell. Although the best songs from "If I Should Fall..." are much better than the best songs from "Red Roses," I would... Read more
Published on Sep 25 2003 by BMD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Early Sound of the Pogues
As others have mentioned, Shane MacGowan and couple other of the founding members of the Pogues were veterans of the British punk scene of the late 70's. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
The 1st Pogues Album!
Probably the most "traditional" sounding of the Pogues albums, and that works just fine for me! Not as good as "Rum, Sodomy and the Lash" or "If I Should Fall From Grace With... Read more
Published on Mar 25 2003 by Solomon Kane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Down In The Ground
By 1984 when this was released, "Punk" had by and large fallen prey to cliche. The fury of The Sex Pistols was rapidly being tamed by MTV and mascara bands like The Cure. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2002
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Seeds of Future Greatness
Not their best album (that would be Rum Sodomy and the Lash) but this is quite good. Streams of Whiskey and Transmetropolitan showcase the original songwriting, and The Auld... Read more
Published on May 20 2002 by Sean Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Album of the 1980s...
This album is simply the best release of popular music of the 1980s.
Published on Oct 14 2001 by joe smythe
5.0 out of 5 stars
HELL, I HAVEN'T EVEN HEARD IT YET BUT I'LL GIVE IT 5 STARS!!
HECK, THESE DRUNKIN' IRISH HOODLUMS CAN ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!
Published on Nov 24 2000 by Eric Shun
3.0 out of 5 stars
Raw energy
If your looking for the trade mark Pogue style from SRL and Grace you won't find it here. What you will find is the raw talent and energy that made the Pogues a great band. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2000 by Richard T. Rossiter
4.0 out of 5 stars
And on the second day there was a man called Shane
This is/was & always will be what the genius that is Shane MacGowan is all about. This, his debut album from the Pogues is pure raw, cheeky brilliance. Read more
Published on Feb 13 2000 by Keg
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