I can't figure out if all the ballads make the Pogues more rewarding than Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly or more tedious. Well whatever the case let's just raise a glass or five to something more raucous.

Guided By Voices - King and Caroline

The Smiths - I Don't Owe You Anything

mathed out Japanese (scr)e(a)mo that is so bouncy and fun and shredding after the first track. There's like new wave elements?

We all need a refresher on amazing bands once in awhile. This was mine for Budgie.