Underrated gem by the Pogues
5
By Tesqua
If you are new to the Pogues, come back to this album later. However if you've heard the classic Shane tunes of the 80s and are wondering what more the Pogues have to offer, this is the album to get. The Pogues (minus Shane MacGowan) were talented musicians and in this album they branch out to new musical ground. The catchiness remains, but songs like "Pachinko," "Girl from the Wadi Hammamat" and "Sitting on Top of the World" take the band in a new direction. Sit back, crack a beer, and enjoy this album the whole way through. It's worth it. Regrettably the Pogues were unable to continue with such vigor in their next album Pogue Mahone, and the band drifted into mediocrity.
Still a great bunch of lads
5
By Fatty Jones18
It is a shane-less album, but no wasted vocals.
It is clean and Irish, great album lads, keep up the good work.
*shrugs*
5
By Ed-Eye
No Shane but still a great album.
No Shane,but still Good
4
By rucifi
I like this album sure theres no Shane but one man doesn't make a band. alot of very cool songs, I wasn't as fond of the exta tracks but i've had to buy this album three time cuz ppl keep takeing it.
Needs some MacGowan
3
By rachelmara
Good, but not great. Shane Macgowan adds a certain feal to the music that is missed in this album
Really?
3
By bigchinasean
There are at least six really good songs on here. Especially the two additional songs. Paris St. Germaine is one of my most listened to Pogues' song. Drunken Boat, First Day of Forever is nothing like a Pogues' song and great, Pachinko, of course Tuesday Morning. I like this album. I can even like the one that followed this, but it doesn't seem like a Pogues' album.
No Shane, not great
2
By YOUR MUSIC'S SHITE
"Tuesday Morning" will forever be a classic. That said, the rest of this album is somewhat forgettable, with the exception of "Haunting" and "Drunken Boat". For all of his flaws (and they are many), Shane McGowan is the Pogues and without him, it's a bit stale.
