The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony | ||||
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Released | 1976 | |||
Genre | Celtic rock, Progressive rock | |||
Length | 41:55 (LP) 1:06:32 (Expanded CD) | |||
Label | Horslips Records (Ireland), DJM Records (all other countries) | |||
Producer | Alan O'Duffy/ Horslips | |||
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The Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony is the sixth 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. It is named for the Lebor Gabála Érenn, a book of Irish mythology known as The Book of Invasions in English. Released in 1976, it is usually considered their best work.[ citation needed] It was their only UK top-40 album, peaking at #39. "Trouble (With a Capital T)", "Warm Sweet Breath of Love" and "The Power and the Glory" were released as singles.
The 30th anniversary of this album was celebrated at a small gathering in Dublin organised by Horslips fans and was attended by some band members.[ citation needed]
The album is divided into three movements: " Geantraí" (tracks 1–8), " Goltraí" (tracks 9–11) and " Suantraí" (tracks 12–14).