RELEASED 1.11.2012
· NEWLY REMASTERED EDITION OF THE CLASSIC 1971 DEBUT ALBUM BY IRISH PROGRESSIVE FOLK GROUP TIR NA NOG · REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES · WITH TWO BONUS TRACKS · BOOKLET WITH FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK & NEW ESSAY Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a new remastered edition of the classic 1971 debut album by TIR NA NOG. This legendary Progressive Folk duo featured the talents of LEO O’KELLY and SONNY CONDELL. Formed in Dublin in 1969, the duo travelled to London to make a name for themselves on the UK folk circuit, earning a contract with Chrysalis Records in 1970. Securing a support slot with Jethro Tull, TIR NA NOG came to the attention of a rock audience. The duo became a fixture on the concert circuit, opening for acts such as The Who, Elton John and Procol Harum and were also championed by John Peel. In 1971 their self-titled debut album was released to acclaim, thanks to the wonderfully diverse compositions and music featured. TIR NA NOG was one of the most original and inspiring acts of their era. This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been newly remastered from the original CHRYSALIS RECORDS master tapes and features two bonus tracks drawn from the band’s first single and a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork with a new essay.
1. TIME IS LIKE A PROMISE 2. MARINER BLUES 3. DAISY LADY 4. TIR NA NOG 5. ABERDEEN ANGUS 6. LOOKING UP 7. BOAT SONG 8. OUR LOVE WILL NOT DECAY 9. HEY FRIEND 10. DANCE OF YEARS 11. LIVE A DAY 12. PICCADILLY 13. DANTE BONUS TRACKS 14. I’M HAPPY TO BE 15. LET MY LOVE GROW