Shane MacGowan and the Popes
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Biography
Shane MacGowan was the frontman of the Irish rock group Shane MacGowan and the Popes, formed in 1992 after his departure from the Pogues. The bandâs breakthrough came with the 1994 album The Snake, which established their blend of rock, Irish folk, and Americana. In 1997 the group issued The Crock of Gold, followed by the compilation The Rare Oul' Stuff (2002), which gathered key Bâsides and tracks from 1994â1998. Live recordings such as Release the Beast (Live in London 2003) (2004) documented the bandâs energetic performances until their final show with Shane MacGowan in March 2005. After Shane MacGowanâs death on 15 December 2006, Paul âMad Dogâ McGuinness reâformed the Popes with a new lineup, releasing Outlaw Heaven (2009) and New Church (2012), both featuring guest contributions from Shane MacGowan on select tracks. The Popes toured internationally, supporting acts like the Stranglers, and continued to evolve with lineup changes, including the addition of Ian Bramble on guitar in 2012. The bandâs legacy includes a dedicated fan base and posthumous recognition of Shane MacGowanâs songwriting, with several tracks such as "That Woman's Got Me Drinking" receiving notable airplay and video appearances, solidifying their place in contemporary Irish rock history.
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Albums
Top Tracks
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- Danny Boy
- Minstrel Boy
- Nancy Whisky
- The Song With No Name by Shane MacGowan
- More Pricks Than Kicks
- Maclennan
- Wanderin' Star
- Loneliness of a Long Distance Drinker featuring Shane MacGowan
- Roddy McCorley
- Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway
- That Woman's Got Me Drinking
- The Church Of The Holy Spook
- Aisling
- Victoria
- The Rising Of The Moon by Shane MacGowan and the Popes
- You're Gonna Shine featuring Shane MacGowan
- Mother Mo Chroi
- Bring Down The Lamp by Shane MacGowan and the Popes
- I'll Be Your Handbag
- Donegal Express
- The Snake With The Eyes Of Garnet
- Angels Are Coming featuring Shane MacGowan
- Lonesome Highway
- A Mexican Funeral In Paris
