The Ultimate Collection ( 44 Tracks )
Digitally Remastered Double CD Set Brings You the Best of the Pogues in the Studio and on the Stage. One Disc features Classic Hits from their Highly Popular Studio Albums, the Other Showcases the Musical Mayhem that is the Pogues Live in Concert. The Live Album was Recorded at Brixton Academy During the 2001 UK Tour, One of their Most Successful to Date. Featured Songs Include: "Irish Rover", a Raucous Collaboration with the Dubliners and the Band's First UK Top 10 Hit; The Punk Flamenco Anthem "Fiesta" and the Band's Unique Rendition of Ewan Maccoll's Ode to Urban Decay, "Dirty Old Town". The Jewel in this Crown is "Fairytale of New York", the Now Perennial Christmas Classic that features the Late, Great Kirsty Maccoll (Daughter of Ewan Maccoll) in Duet with Shane Macgowan. The Pogues Created a Distinctive Musical Style Filled with Witty Lyrical Genius (Courtesy of Frontman Shane Macgowan) and Incredible Melodies that Create their Memorable and Unique Sound.