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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 5051442813524 Format: Box set, Import Label: Wea Int'l Manufacturer: Wea Int'l Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Wea Int'l Release Date: July 01, 2008 Studio: Wea Int'l Editorial Review: Album Description: Remarkable 2008 five CD box by The Pogues, at least three quarters of which comprises previously unreleased material while the remainder is made up of decidedly hard-to-find Pogues' rarities. Compiled by The Pogues with track by track annotations from Phil Chevron, there are a bountiful 111 tracks from 1983 demos (pre-dating their first recordings for Stiff Records) through to live recordings from 2001 Just Look Them Straight In The Eye is an absolute treasure trove of unreleased recordings for all Pogues' fans, spanning their entire career and featuring rehearsal recordings, B-sides, out-takes, rare mixes, BBC sessions plus recordings with Steve Earle, Joe Strummer and, of course, Kirsty MacColl. Alongside these are unreleased soundtrack recordings from Sid and Nancy, Garbo and Straight To Hell, alternate versions of Pogues' classics like "Fairy Tale Of New York" and "Rainy Night In Soho" and a generous selection of live recordings. Rhino UK. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A Must Have For Any Pogues FanSo much to hear, The Pogues put together one very worthwhile box set. Many b-sides, out-takes, and rarities, that leave even the biggest fan wondering "why have i not heard this before?" Good sound quality on majority of tracks, some demo tracks are not of highest quality, but it's fine, because it's the Pogues! 5 disc set, in beautiful packaging with outstanding written history, and interesting facts about each recording. Personal favorites include: the "nice" version of Boys From The ... Read More Rating: - Can't MissFor fans of the Pogues this is a no brainer, packed with previously unreleased material that will satisfy years of craving more from the band. Some below have complained that the set contains too much filler. For me this is like manna from heaven- great new tunes, several interesting covers (Do you believe in magic ) and good instrumentals. Well worth the wait. Rating:  - For Fans OnlyGlad I bought this cause I love the band. Having said that, there's only about a half dozen tracks I'll ever listen to again. If nothing else this box set proves that their best stuff is on record already. Rating: - Were there ever a doubt, The Pogues are among the great bands of rock historyOK, this is one of those projects that was built up by internet buzz for over three years. As such, the opportunity for disappointment and failure to meet expectations was high. I am a skeptic by nature and especially of the sort of buzz and hype that preceded this release. Holy ****ing &%$#!!! If you've never been to a Pogues show, but know the material, listen to the live cuts of Sally MacLennane, Dirty Old Town, and The Sickbed of Cuchulainn first. These will confirm what Macgowan has ... Read More Rating: - Seven Pogues walk into a pub.....Prior to this purchase I knew nothing of the Pogues but several references to them that others had mentioned. As a matter of fact, prior to this box set I had never heard a Pogues song! Since I've a passion for indulging in "new" music/groups introduced through the box set format (as here), and getting a particularly good price on this one, I went for it. Fantastic! Wether rowdy Irish drinking songs, lusty ballads, social commentary, utter blarney, cool covers like 'eve of destruction' ... Read More |
