Album: Pogue Mahone by The Pogues (1995)
Genre: Folk | Style: Punk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Pogue Mahone is the seventh and last studio album by The Pogues, released in 1996. The title is a variant of the Irish phrase póg mo thóin, meaning "kiss my arse", from which the band's name is derived. It was the band's second studio album recorded after the departure of Shane MacGowan, and features Spider Stacy in the role of lead singer.

Artist Background: The Pogues are a Celtic punk band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to drinking problems but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before breaking up in 1996. The band reformed in 2001, and has been playing regularly ever since, most notably on the US East Coast around St Patrick's Day and across the UK and Ireland every ... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: Shane MacGowan and The Popes, The Dubliners, Flogging Molly, The Mary Wallopers

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Folk, Punk, Happy, 1990s, Album

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Pogue Mahone is the seventh and last studio album by The Pogues, released in 1996. The title is a variant of the Irish phrase póg mo thóin, meaning "kiss my arse", from which the band's name is derived. It was the band's second studio album recorded after the departure of Shane MacGowan, and features Spider Stacy in the role of lead singer.

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