The Pogues - Rum Sodomy & The Lash

This seminal 1985 record fuses raw Celtic instrumentation, punk‑fury attitude and heartbreaking folk storytelling. Produced by Elvis Costello, the album pulses with tin whistle, accordion and Shane MacGowan’s gritty vocals, unleashing standout tracks like “A Pair of Brown Eyes,” “Dirty Old Town” and “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda.”

“The sound … is a fever‑dream of a pub session, acoustic instruments tumbling forward with piercing attack alongside electric bass, singing, and hollering…” — Pitchfork