Song of Co-Aklan
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| Released | 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | London | |||
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Song of Co-Aklan is the sixth and final solo album by the Irish singer / songwriter Cathal Coughlan. It was recorded in London just before the COVID-19 pandemic and released to critical acclaim in 2021. The album was preceded by a limited edition cover of Van Morrisson's "Come Here My Love."[2]
The lyrics are written from the point of view of Coughlan's alter-ego Co Aklan.[3] According to critic Neil Hodge the listener is drawn in "from the opening bars of the albums title track....into the world of Co Aklan [with] perfectly obtuse lyrics with a deeper meaning, alongside Coughlan’s welcoming dynamic vocal."[3]
The album was widely praised on release and is considered the peak of his solo career.[1][2]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written and deranged by Cathal Coughlan.
- Song Of Co-Aklan (3:43)
- Passed-Out Dog (3:11)
- My Child Is Alive! (3:29)
- Crow Mother (3:48)
- St Wellbeing Axe (2:38)
- Owl In The Parlour (4:15)
- Let's Flood The Fairground (3:33)
- The Lobster's Dream (4:48)
- The Copper Beech (4:14)
- The Knockout Artist (3:25)
- Falling Out North Street (3:32)
- Unrealtime (3:39)
Personnel
[edit]- Cathal Coughlan – vocals
- Nick Allum - Drums and Percussion (all tracks except 9)
- Audrey Riley - Cello (2,3,4,6,8,11)
- James Woodrow - Electric & Acoustic Guitar (1,2,3,5,6,7,8,11)
- Rhodri Marsden - Bass Guitar (3,4,6,7,8) Bassoon (3)
- Luke Haines - Bass (1,2,5) Baritone Guitars (1) Acoustic Guitar (7) The Synth (1,2)
- Jonathan Fell - Bass Guitar (10,11)
- Sean O'Hagan - Bass Guitar (12) Vocals (12) The Synth & The Turnaround Chord (10)
- Eileen Gogan - Vocals (12)
- Aindrías Ó Grúama - Frictive Guitar (5)
- John Bennett - Vocals (10) Silde Guitar (10)
- Cory Gray - Wurlitzer Piano (11)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Carville, Gavin. "Cathal Coughlan – Song of Co-aklan – Album Review". No More Workhorse, 25 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
- ^ a b Hayden, Jackie. "Album Review: Cathal Coughlan – 'Song Of Co-Aklan'" . Hot Press, 26 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
- ^ a b Hodge, Neil. "Co-Aklan". Cathal Coughlan: Song of Co Aklan – album review]". Louder than War, 28 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
External links
[edit]- The album's bandcamp page
- John Robb extended interview with Coughlan around the time of the album's release, April 2021
