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Red Roses for Me

The Pogues · 1984

40 min · 13 tracks · punk · Celtic punk

A raucous blend of traditional Irish melodies and punk rock energy infuses every track with raw, spirited authenticity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • spirited sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • raucous energy for gatherings
  • headphone detail in melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, contemplative tracks
  • prefer polished, studio sound

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Red Roses for Me' is The Pogues' debut album, marking their entry into the music scene. At this point, they were still establishing their identity as pioneers of Celtic punk, fusing traditional Irish music with the rebellious edge of punk rock, which set the stage for their influential sound in the years to come.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Transmetropolitan 4:15
  • 2 The Battle of Brisbane 1:49
  • 3 The Auld Triangle 4:20
  • 4 Waxie’s Dargle 1:53
  • 5 Boys From the County Hell 2:56
  • 6 Sea Shanty 2:24
  • 7 Dark Streets of London 3:33
  • 8 Streams of Whiskey 2:32
  • 9 Poor Paddy 3:09
  • 10 Dingle Regatta 2:52
  • 11 Greenland Whale Fisheries 2:36
  • 12 Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go 3:30
  • 13 Kitty 4:23

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