Rum Sodomy & The Lash

Shane MacGowan and his group took traditional folk music out of quiet pubs and forced it into the aggressive London punk circuit. The tracks rely on accordion, banjo, and tin whistle for an intensity that feels wild yet genuinely moving.

Elvis Costello handled production duties, focusing on a rough, honest feel that reflects the underground climate of the mid-eighties. The compositions display a balance between harsh rebellion and the quiet, sad nature of old songs.