Rum Sodomy & the Lash
The Pogues · 1985
45 min · 13 tracks · punk · Celtic punk
A raucous blend of traditional Irish folk and punk energy, rich with storytelling and raw emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rousing sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic storytelling with raw emotion
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- cathartic release through anthems
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished, studio sounds
- seek consistent, slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 5, 1985, 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash' was The Pogues' second studio album, following their debut 'Red Roses for Me'. At this point, they were solidifying their unique sound and gaining a dedicated fanbase, showcasing a more polished production while still retaining their rebellious spirit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dubliners· Flogging Molly· Dropkick Murphys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn 2:59
- 2 The Old Main Drag 3:19
- 3 Wild Cats of Kilkenny 2:48
- 4 I’m a Man You Don’t Meet Every Day 2:55
- 5 A Pair of Brown Eyes 4:54
- 6 Sally MacLennane 2:43
- 7 A Pistol for Paddy Garcia 2:31
- 8 Dirty Old Town 3:45
- 9 Jesse James 2:58
- 10 Navigator 4:12
- 11 Billy’s Bones 2:02
- 12 The Gentleman Soldier 2:04
- 13 The Band Played Waltzing Matilda 8:10
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