THE POGUES / Live at McGonagles 1985 (1CDR)

Recorded Live at McGonagles
Dublin, Ireland – March 1, 1985

James Fearnley (accordion)
Jem Finer (banjo)
Shane MacGowan (vocals & guitar)
Andrew Ranken (drums)
Cait O'Riordan (bass)
Spider Stacy (whistle)

01. Greenland Whale Fisheries
02. Repeal Of The Licensing Laws
03. Boys From The County Hell
04. Whiskey You're The Devil
05. Transmetropolitan
06. A Pair Of Brown Eyes
07. Dark Streets Of London
08. Streams Of Whiskey
09. Sally MacLennane
10. The Auld Triangle
11. Kitty
12. Dingle Regatta
13. Poor Paddy
14. The Battle Of Brisbane
15. Waxie's Dargle
16. And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
17. Muirshin Durkin
18. Boys From The County Hell

15 *Audio skip due to master source issue

Here is a soundboard recording from 1985, capturing The Pogues—the kings of the "rustic" sound—at their absolute peak. Experience the electric atmosphere of their Irish show, performed just as they were taking both the Irish music world and the punk scene by storm following the release of their landmark album on the prestigious Stiff label. Although the opening track, "Greenland Whale Fisheries," begins with a cut-in, Shane’s raucous, "bad-boy" vocals come charging in with thrilling intensity. This is an essential release for fans of both The Pogues and their predecessor band, The Nips.