There are many old timers like you out there who post here, and we all appreciate your sage perspective.[/quote] Thanks Eric - and I'll take the "Old Timer" description as a compliment! 8) After the magnificence of RS&TL, it was always going to be a hard act to follow. However, IISFFGW...

Heard about this topic and this forum through another website. A Pogues fan since c.1985, and saw them at the Finsbury Park and Brixton Academy gigs of 1987-ish. Still listen to them regularly and this Box Set will be on my list - can't wait. Nothing constructive to add I'm afraid.