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Aug 5, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 5 1985 – Rum Sodomy And The Lash By The Pogues Was Released.

On this day August 5 1985, Rum Sodomy And The Lash by The Pogues was released, marking the band’s second studio album and a defining moment in the fusion of traditional Irish folk with the raw edge of punk. Produced by Elvis Costello, the album delivered a gritty and emotional sound that captured both the spirit of rebellion and the heartache of history.

Led by frontman Shane MacGowan, The...

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