Philadelphia Inquirer:Pogues please crowd in A.C.

[Irish Rover]

First, there's the way the London-based, seven-piece band employs its traditional Irish instruments,

I guess he isn't counting Shane in the band, which is odd, and caused me to have to count and re-count more times than a Florida election.

[Noel Kenny]

"the Pogues stand apart on two fronts.

First, there's the way the London-based, seven-piece band employs its traditional Irish instruments, such as Spider Stacy's tin whistle or Terry Woods' cittern, with fierce punk rock energy.

Second, there's MacGowan, a first-class yarn spinner of the Irish (and Irish-American) experience with a touch of the poet, and a once-great singer with a battle-scarred voice, who can still put a lyric across with dramatic emphasis. "

[Eric V]

"the Pogues stand apart on two fronts.

First, there's the way the London-based, seven-piece band employs its traditional Irish instruments, such as Spider Stacy's tin whistle or Terry Woods' cittern, with fierce punk rock energy.

Second, there's MacGowan, a first-class yarn spinner of the Irish (and Irish-American) experience with a touch of the poet, and a once-great singer with a battle-scarred voice, who can still put a lyric across with dramatic emphasis. "

Ok. Fair enough. I now get it. Still awkward, though. Off with his head.

[Alex]

"the Pogues stand apart on two fronts.

First, there's the way the London-based, seven-piece band employs its traditional Irish instruments, such as Spider Stacy's tin whistle or Terry Woods' cittern, with fierce punk rock energy.

Second, there's MacGowan, a first-class yarn spinner of the Irish (and Irish-American) experience with a touch of the poet, and a once-great singer with a battle-scarred voice, who can still put a lyric across with dramatic emphasis. "

I tend to skim over posts rather then reading...so Mr Kenny, you're right

[MacRua]

And poor hard dri ..erm.. writing journalist is blamed again
It's hard to find justice in unjust world...