Waiting For Herb - The Pogues

Peace And Love - Pogues

this album is generally seen as the beginning of the end for The Pogues but then, i'm sure that came as no surprise at the time, following their critically acclaimed 3rd album and what with Shane Macgowan's deteriorating health. It is the first of the really democratic albums and it shows a broader range of influence and experimentation which has its benefits and its drawbacks as would be expected. this is probably the least conventional of all their albums, although some of Shane's finest work (not to mention that of Finer, Chevron and the others) can still be found here. 1. Gridlock the intro instrumental track. Sounds a bit like the theme from an ...

If I Should Fall From Grace With God - The Pogues

try to escape The stereotype of the drunken weeping gambler, while this music is out there they'll never quite succeed! Listening to this album is like walking into the rowdiest bar in Dublin on St. Patrick's day. From the opening bars of "If I should fall..." you know you're onto something pretty ...

If I Should Fall From Grace With God - The Pogues

The Pogues "if I fall from grave with God" is the definitive Irish pub music album. From the opening title track to the ballad "London lullaby" the album oozes character and class. Unlike more recent soulless production line bands like "the Beastie Boys" lead singer Shane MacGowan writes about the English occupation ...