The Crock of Gold

Shane MacGowan and the Popes

The Crock of Gold

RELEASED: October 27, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Paddy Rolling Stone 4:36 2. Rock'n'roll Paddy 3:30 3. Paddy Public Enemy No. 1 3:27 4. Back in the County Hell 2:56 5. Lonesome Highway 4:22 6. Come to the Bower 2:10 7. Ceilidh Cowboy 3:18 8. More Pricks Than Kicks 3:07 9. Truck Drivin' Man 2:45 10. Joey's in America 3:10 11. B&I Ferry 6:18 12. Mother Mo Chroi 3:39 13. Spanish Lady 2:25 14. St. John of Gods 7:17 15. Skipping Rhymes 2:10 16. Maclennan 0:34 17. Wanderin' Star 3:15
Historical Archive
The Crock of Gold is the debut studio album by Shane MacGowan and the Popes, released in 1994. The album features a blend of rock, folk, and punk influences, showcasing MacGowan's distinctive songwriting and vocal style. It is celebrated for its raw energy and poignant lyrics, encapsulating themes of love, loss, and Irish identity. The album has garnered a cult following and is regarded as a significant contribution to the alternative rock scene of the 1990s.