The Book of Invasions

The Book of Invasions

Infobox Album |
Name = The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony
Type = Album
Artist = Horslips


Caption = original 1976 LP cover
Released = 1976
Recorded =
Genre = Celtic rock
Length = 41:55
Label = Horslips Records (Ireland), DJM Records (all other countries)
Producer = Alan O'Duffy/Horslips
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://wc03.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wifexqtgldte link]
Last album = "Drive the Cold Winter Away"
(1975)
This album = "The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony"
(1976)
Next album = "Aliens"
(1977)
Misc = Extra album cover 2
Upper caption = Alternate cover
Type = album


Lower caption = cover of the 2000 CD reissue

"The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony" is an album by the Irish celtic rock band Horslips. It was a concept album based on an adaptation of Irish legends built into a complex story. Released in 1976, it is usually considered their best work. It was their only UK top-40 album, peaking at #39. "Trouble (With a Capital T)" and "The Power and the Glory" were released as singles.

The 30th anniversary of this album was celebrated recently at a small gathering in Dublin organised by Horslips fans and was attended by some band members.

Track listing

The album is divided into three movements: "Geantrai" (Tracks 1-8), "Goltrai" (Tracks 9-11) and "Suantrai" (Tracks 12-14).

# "Daybreak" "(instrumental)" - 2:30
# "March Into Trouble" "(instrumental)" - 00:51
# "Trouble (With a Capital T)" - 3:24
# "The Power and the Glory" - 3:56
# "The Rocks Remain" - 2:49
# "Dusk" - "(instrumental)" 00:37
# "Sword of Light" - 4:55
# "Dark" "(instrumental)" - 1:37
# "Warm Sweet Breath of Love" - 3:26
# "Fantasia (My Lagan Love)" - 2:55
# "King of Morning, Queen of Day" - 4:32
# "Sideways to the Sun" - 4:47
# "Drive the Cold Winter Away" "(instrumental)" - 0:35
# "Ride to Hell" - 4:07

Personnel

*Charles O'Connor - fiddle, mandolin, concertina, vocals, cover design
*Jim Lockhart - keyboards, flute, whistles
*John Fean - guitar, vocals
*Barry Devlin - bass, vocals
*Eamon Carr - drums, percussion
*Alan O'Duffy - producer, engineer
*Robbie McGrath - assistant engineer
*Ian Finlay - photography
*Eric G. Bannister - art direction
*Evelyn Lunney - make-up

External links

*http://www.horslips.ie/celtric.html
*http://www.tuatha.org/horslips/symphony.html


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