{"title":"The Pogues","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Pogues\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pogues formed in London in 1982 around Shane MacGowan (born Christmas Day 1957, Pembury, Kent, of Irish parents), Spider Stacy, and Jem Finer. The band's name (originally Pogue Mahone, Irish for kiss my arse) was shortened to The Pogues after the BBC refused to broadcast the original name. They are widely cited as the foundational act of the folk punk movement - combining traditional Irish folk music with punk rock energy and substance abuse and outsider lyrical content. Their 1987 Christmas duet Fairytale of New York (with Kirsty MacColl, from the 1988 album If I Should Fall from Grace with God) has become one of the most-played Christmas songs in the UK and Ireland. MacGowan struggled with substance abuse across his life, with impact on the band's touring activity. He was dismissed from the band in 1991 amid substance abuse issues but rejoined for the 2001-2014 reunion touring. He died on November 30, 2023 at age 65 from pneumonia. They were inducted into the Irish Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Their foundational influence on folk punk, Celtic rock, and broader contemporary alternative music is widely cited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pogues's sound is foundational to folk punk as a recognized genre - combining folk punk, Celtic rock, Irish folk, punk rock, traditional Irish music, and alternative rock with MacGowan's distinctive vocal delivery (slurred drunken approach), virtuosic traditional Irish instrumental work (accordion, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle), and lyrical content addressing London-Irish immigrant experience, substance abuse, romance, history, and broader Irish diaspora themes drawing on Irish literary and folk traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Roses for Me (1984, Stiff)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRum Sodomy \u0026amp; the Lash (1985, Stiff) - Elvis Costello production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988, Pogue Mahone\/Stiff) - Fairytale of New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeace and Love (1989, Pogue Mahone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHell's Ditch (1990, Pogue Mahone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaiting for Herb (1993, Pogue Mahone) - first post-MacGowan dismissal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePogue Mahone (1996, Mesa) - final pre-reunion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStiff Records and Pogue Mahone Records pressings of the Pogues catalog are foundational items in folk punk collecting. Multiple anniversary editions (particularly the 30th anniversary edition of If I Should Fall from Grace with God), audiophile reissues, and the comprehensive Warner Bros.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Pogues typically start with If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988) or Rum Sodomy \u0026amp; the Lash (1985). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pogues-the-rest-of-the-best-green-color-vinyl","title":"The Rest Of The Best LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow on limited-edition transparent green vinyl, this collection includes fan favorites \"If I Should Fall from Grace with God,\" \"Boys from the County Hell,\" \"Dark Streets of London\" and their cover of \"Honky Tonk Women.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540841935031,"sku":"210000096163","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/pogues.jpg?v=1781154459"},{"product_id":"the-pogues-red-roses-for-me-red-vinyl-40th-anniv","title":"Red Roses For Me LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe album mashes traditional songs and instrumentals - about death and drink, love and London - with those of frontman Shane MacGowan's - and all fuelled by the punk ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540892561591,"sku":"210000093019","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4371620-3280422.jpg?v=1781154624"},{"product_id":"the-pogues-the-best-of-the-pogues-vinyl","title":"The Best of the Pogues LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eImport pressing of their 14-track compilation, originally released in 1991. Part of Warner's 'Back to the 80s Vinyl campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540934963383,"sku":"210000050078","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/pogues_e8daf2b1-f923-4cfc-aecf-767c9628e8cb.jpg?v=1781154775"},{"product_id":"the-pogues-rum-sodomy-the-lash-40th-anniversary-red-vinyl","title":"Rum Sodomy \u0026 The Lash 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pogues are a Celtic punk band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541030908087,"sku":"210000102352","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/pogues1.jpg?v=1781155150"},{"product_id":"the-pogues-rumsodomy-and-the-lash-cd-40th-anniv-ed","title":"Rumsodomy And The Lash 2CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pogues' \"Rumsodomy and the Lash\" 40th anniversary edition is presented as a sturdy 2CD set, embodying the band's unruly spirit. This edition features the complete original album alongside the cherished \"Poguetry In Motion\" EP and live recordings from Glasgow Barrowland. Enhanced with vibrant artwork, the package invites you to appreciate every detail of The Pogues' legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785636327607,"sku":"210000100869","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4451059-3504918.jpg?v=1783045515"},{"product_id":"the-pogues-pissed-and-pinned-live-at-mcgonagle-s-dublin-ireland-1st-march-1985-fm-broadcast-vinyl","title":"Pissed and Pinned: Live at McGonagle's, Dublin, Ireland, 1st March 1985 - FM Broadcast LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you thought punk was just loud guitars and rebellion, let The Pogues' \"Pissed and Pinned: Live at McGonagle's\" reframe that notion; their Irish folk rhythms roll like a whiskey barrel down a Glasgow alley. Recorded in 1985, this LP delivers a cheeky mix of energetic performance and heartfelt tales, with tracks like \"Greenland Whale Fisheries\" and \"Whiskey, You're the Devil\" keeping the energy buzzing like a late-night pub brawl. More than a concert, it's a raucous glimpse into a vibrant moment of musical history, where each pint carries a story and a hearty laugh is never far behind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785856757943,"sku":"210000103584","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-pogues-red-roses-for-me-vinyl-180g","title":"Red Roses for Me LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pogues' Red Roses for Me LP embodies a gritty fusion of traditional Irish melodies and punk fervor. This 180g vinyl offers a substantial feel that enhances each stirring ballad and raucous tune from the band's audacious debut, led by Shane MacGowan. The album serves as a vivid reminder of the powerful blend of culture and attitude that defines their sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785955029175,"sku":"210000081724","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2740065.jpg?v=1783046387"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/pogues.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}