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HORSLIPS ~ ALIENS TALKING ELEPHANT 014 (Barcode: 5391513561016) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1978 Released: 2010 8th album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is Rockier and less Celtic in comparison to their earlier albums, but still an excellent album overall. It is the third part of a trilogy, which started with "The Book Of InvasionsFind albums with this title" and ended with "The Men Who Built AmericaFind albums with this title". This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ DANCEHALL SWEETHEARTS TALKING ELEPHANT 007 (Barcode: 5391513560958) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1974 Released: 2010 3rd album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is closer to the Folk tradition than their other albums, moody and atmospheric, but always beautiful. This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ LIVE TALKING ELEPHANT 010 (Barcode: 5391513560989) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1976 Released: 2010 7th album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is their first live album and the band proves that they were a great live attraction. The material, taken from the band´s previous albums, gets an expanded treatment with long instrumental solos. This newly remastered edition is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ THE BELFAST GIGS TALKING ELEPHANT 020 (Barcode: 5391513561047) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1980 Released: 2010 11th and last album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is their second live album and the band proves that they were a great live attraction. The material, taken from the band´s previous albums, gets an expanded treatment with long instrumental solos. This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ THE BOOK OF INVASIONS – A CELTIC SYMPHONY TALKING ELEPHANT 012 (Barcode: 5391513560996) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1976 Released: 2010 6th album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is their most eloquent fusion of traditional material and Prog, with a truly symphonic Prog sound, often considered their best album. This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ THE MAN WHO BUILT AMERICA TALKING ELEPHANT 017 (Barcode: 5391513561023) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1978 Released: 2010 9th album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is Rockier and less Celtic in comparison to their earlier albums, but still an excellent album overall. It is the third part of a trilogy, which started with "The Book Of InvasionsFind albums with this title" and continued with "AliensFind albums with this title". This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ THE TÁIN TALKING ELEPHANT 005 (Barcode: 5391513560941) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1973 Released: 2010 2nd album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release is a concept album based on Irish mythology and works very well in that scenario. This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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HORSLIPS ~ THE UNFORTUNATE CUP OF TEA! TALKING ELEPHANT 008 (Barcode: 5391513560965) ~ IRELAND ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1975 Released: 2010 4th album by the great Irish Prog group HorslipsFind albums by this artist, great precursors of Celtic Rock in general and Celtic Prog in particular. Firmly based in Irish Folk music and the Celtic tradition, the band incorporated these themes with Prog, creating exciting and outstanding music, which withstands the tides of time beautifully. The band included guitarist John FeanFind albums by this artist, multi—instrumentalist Charles O`ConnorFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Jim LockhartFind albums by this artist, bassist Barry DevlinFind albums by this artist and drummer Eamon CarrFind albums by this artist. All five musicians contributed their musical ideas as composers and four of them (except the drummer) shared the vocal duties. This release mixes Rock with Celtic tradition, which was always their trademark and is an excellent album overall. This newly remastered edition includes bonus tracks and is exquisitely packaged. A must for all Prog fans!

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