The Pogues Rum Sodomy & the Lash Unisex T-Shirt

Capture the spirit of Celtic punk with this distinctive shirt featuring the legendary album art from The Pogues’ 1985 classic, Rum Sodomy & the Lash. This shirt features the reproduction of the cover, which boldly places the band’s faces onto Théodore Géricault’s painting, The Raft of the Medusa—a powerful, dark, and dramatic image of shipwreck survivors clinging to hope.

Rum Sodomy & the Lash, released on August 5, 1985, marked a significant step in the band’s fusion of traditional Irish folk with the raw energy of punk rock, produced by Elvis Costello. The album’s title itself is adapted from a historical quote about naval life. The record is a collection of vivid, poetic, and often raucous songs exploring themes of hard living, emigration, warfare, and Irish life with a mix of defiance, dark humor, and tenderness. Key tracks like “A Pair of Brown Eyes,” “Sally MacLennane,” and “Dirty Old Town” blend drunken romance and social realism, driven by Shane MacGowan’s acerbic songwriting and the band’s driving folk instrumentation. It is a masterpiece of storytelling and a cornerstone of 1980s alternative music, reflecting the social unrest of the time.

Affirm your allegiance to the anarchic poetry of The Pogues. Own your exclusive TeeFoxStore.com shirt today.

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Why You’ll Love This T-Shirt:

• Premium Quality Cotton: Made from 100% soft, breathable cotton for ultimate comfort that lasts.
• Graphic: Our high-quality Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing technology ensures the design stays bold and sharp after washing.
• Multiple Styles: Available in t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and long sleeves to keep you comfy in any season.
• Gender: Perfect for men, women, and kids.
• Machine washable for hassle-free maintenance. (Machine wash cold, Tumble dry low, Non-chlorine bleach)

Sizing & Fit:

Our shirts are available in sizes Small to 6XL, ensuring a perfect fit for every fan. Please refer to our size chart below for accurate measurements.

Size Chart

Materials:

• T-Shirt: 100% cotton (Gildan 5000).
• Sweatshirt & Hoodie: 50% polyester, 50% cotton blend for added durability.
• Long Sleeve & Youth T-Shirt: 100% cotton.

Shipping Information:

• Processing Time: 2-3 business days
• Domestic Shipping (within the US): 6-12 business days
• International Shipping: 10-18 business days (depending on the country).

Returns & Refunds:

We want you to be thrilled with your purchase! If there’s any issue with your order, such as a printing error or incorrect size, we’ll gladly fix it. Please check the size chart carefully before ordering to ensure you get the right fit. Please visit https://teefoxstore.com/returns-refunds-policy for more information on our return policy.

Product Code: 950476