The Book of Invasions

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The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony
The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony cover
original 1976 LP cover
Studio album by Horslips
Released 1976
Genre Celtic rock
Length 41:55
Label Horslips Records (Ireland), DJM Records (all other countries)
Producer Alan O'Duffy/Horslips
Professional reviews
Horslips chronology
Drive the Cold Winter Away
(1975)		 The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony
(1976)		 Aliens
(1977)
Alternate cover
cover of the 2000 CD reissue
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.

[edit] Track listing

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

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

[edit] 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

[edit] External links

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