The Pogues' groundbreaking 1985 album Rum Sodomy & The Lash remains a defining moment in rock history, seamlessly blending traditional Irish folk with punk energy and ramshackle charm. This influential record showcases the band's unique ability to cross genres while maintaining their distinct sound, from haunting renditions of traditional songs like "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day" and "Dirty Old Town" to their own compelling originals.
This 40th Anniversary Edition celebrates four decades of this seminal album with a special color vinyl pressing presented in a gatefold sleeve with printed inners. Made in Germany by Pogue Mahone Records, this 2 LP set offers collectors and fans alike the opportunity to experience this groundbreaking album in premium quality, preserving both the band's piss-and-vinegar attitude and their more restrained, traditional moments for a new generation of listeners.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Pogue Mahone Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/28/2025
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TRACKS
A1. The Sick Bed Of Cuchulainn
A2. The Old Main Drag
A3. Wild Cats Of Kilkenny
A4. I'm A Man You Don't Meet Every Day
A5. A Pair Of Brown Eyes
A6. Sally MacLennane
B1. Dirty Old Town
B2. Jesse James
B3. Navigator
B4. Billy's Bones
B5. The Gentleman Soldier
B6. And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
C1. The Parting Glass (B-Side)
C2. A Pistol For Paddy Garcia (B-Side)
C3. London Girl
C4. A Rainy Night In Soho
C5. The Body Of An American
C6. Planxty Noel Hill
D1. Wild Cats Of Kilkenny
D2. Billy's Bones
D3. The Old Main Drag
D4. Dirty Old Town
D5. A Pair Of Brown Eyes (Live At Glasgow Barrowland)
D6. Sally MacLennane (Live At Glasgow Barrowland)
D7. Do You Believe In Magic? (Rough Mix)
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