The Pogues

Features

The Pogues and Irish Cultural Continuity

By Pádraic Grant

Shane MacGowan's awareness and adaptation of trends in the literary world, along with the narrative quality and structural experimentation of his work, should cement his status as both a musical and literary figure. [13 July 2009]

Celtic Soul Rebel: Talking to the Dentist About Poetry

By Roger Holland

Shane MacGowan recorded five albums with the Pogues. As the reformed band sets out on its most ambitious tour since 1991, and Rhino Records releases expanded and remastered versions of all five, we take the opportunity to review the rise and fall of the Pogues. [23 October 2006]