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who knows) a first rate songwriter. The songs are all first rate, and it reminds us all that Shane was (is. GO FOR IT. If you are in any doubt about the Pogues, buy this record. Quite simply, it is fantastic. Once you are addicted to this record, you'll want to go buy 'em all.
Superb compilation of The Pogues, I could listen it for hours and hours (in fact, I often listen to it while I'm working at the computer). Every track is great, but if I have to choose some over others, I would pick The Irish Rover, A Pair of Brown Eyes, A Fairytale of New York (great even if overplayed), The Body of an American (melancholic and nostalgic), Misty Morning Albert Bridge (same as last), If I should fall from grace with god (celtic punk)., Sunnyside of the Street (a perfect song) and The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (a great finale for the album).
Gonzo BUY THIS ALBUM FOR SOME ROCKIN" CELTIC FOLK. The Pogues ROCK. 'Nuff Said. PLEASE.
This cd is full to the brim of lovely folk sounds.Traditonal, classic Irish instrumental backing withaccordion, banjo,mandolin and flute are a refreshing change from more conventional instruments.With Shane MacGowan's strong vocal command, this cd really livens up.Popular favorites 'The Irish Rover", "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" and great 'Dirty Old Town" are included in this cd,which was why I recommend this cd over the others.You needn't have a drink to enjoy.Highly recommended to anyone who likes something different and upbeat.
Their best album 'Rum, Sodomy and the Lash' rightly gets its fair share of songs here. Like any good 'Best Of' compilation, it also gathers together songs that are infuriatingly not available on other albums.
What about the single 'Yeah, Yeah, Yeah', surely one of the best Pogues rock songs that's also pretty difficult to come by on albums.Despite these minor reservations 'The Very Best Of.' is a great place to start. Any group that's managed to be produced by both Elvis Costello and Joe Strummer gives some indication as to the quality of songwriting involved in their work.The second half of their career seems a bit disjointed on this collection, with only 3 songs from the brilliant 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God' compared to 4 from the above average 'Hell's Ditch'.
The oft talked about 'Rainy Night In Soho', as well as two of their greatest songs 'The Body Of An American' and 'London Girl'. Rain Street & Sunnyside of the Street sound like parts one and two of the same song) are picked over better songs from the earlier one.
This is a fairly good representation of the Pogues, for the uninitiated. Shane was never at his most evocative and heart-wrenching than on songs such as 'A Pair Of Brown Eyes' and 'Old Main Drag', or at his rowdiest than on 'Sick Bed Of Cuchulainn'.
Some odd choices from the later collection (e.g.
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