Night of a Thousand Candles

Arriving on the heels of the massive success of The Pogues, this debut album helped solidify the burgeoning mid-80s Celtic punk and folk-rock revival. 'Night of a Thousand Candles' forcefully combines traditional acoustic instrumentation—such as mandolins and tin whistles—with the aggressive, high-speed energy and rebellious spirit of British punk. The highly raucous, working-class narratives earned the group a fervent cult following and critical acclaim across the independent music press.