The album Live at the Brixton Academy, 2001 captured the band's reunion shows in December of that year. It featured the return of Shane MacGowan to lead vocals alongside the classic lineup and an expanded horn section.

Andrew Ranken: Drums and harmonica.
Darryl Hunt: Bass guitar /> Philip Chevron: Guitar and vocals.
Shane MacGowan: Lead vocals.
Spider Stacy: Tin whistle and vocals.
Jem Finer: Banjo, saxophone, mandola, and vocals.
Terry Woods: Cittern, mandolin, and vocals.
James Fearnley: Accordion and mandolin.

This recording is notable for its prominent brass section, often credited as "The Fiesta Horns":
James Knight: Saxophone.
Pete Fraser: Saxophone.
Tom Chant: Saxophone.
Ian Williamson: Trombone.
Daniel Gale-Hayes: Trumpet.

The recordings were taken from the band's performances on December 22nd and 23rd, 2001, which marked their first major tour dates since MacGowan's initial departure a decade earlier.