The Crock of Gold
Shane MacGowan and The Popes · 1997
59 min · 17 tracks · punk rock
A spirited blend of Celtic punk and rock that marries raucous energy with traditional melodies and storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Paddy Rolling Stone — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and catchy chorus, highlighting MacGowan's storytelling prowess.
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Back in the County Hell — This song showcases a more introspective side of MacGowan, blending melancholy lyrics with driving rhythms that reflect on personal and communal struggles.
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Mother Mo Chroi — This track stands out for its haunting melody and emotional depth, encapsulating themes of love and nostalgia that resonate throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paddy Rolling Stone 4:36
- 2 Rock'n'roll Paddy 3:30
- 3 Paddy Public Enemy No. 1 3:27
- 4 Back in the County Hell 2:56
- 5 Lonesome Highway 4:22
- 6 Come to the Bower 2:10
- 7 Ceilidh Cowboy 3:18
- 8 More Pricks Than Kicks 3:07
- 9 Truck Drivin' Man 2:45
- 10 Joey's in America 3:10
- 11 B&I Ferry 6:18
- 12 Mother Mo Chroi 3:39
- 13 Spanish Lady 2:25
- 14 St. John of Gods 7:17
- 15 Skipping Rhymes 2:10
- 16 Maclennan 0:34
- 17 Wanderin' Star 3:15
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