Horslips - Horslips At The BBC 2LP Vinyl

2LP - Black Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve. Comprising of live performances & rare archival material from the celtic rock pioneers. Mastering is shared by Eroc in Germany & band associate Cormac O'Kane who mastered the acclaimed 2023 Horslips box set 'More Than You Can Chew'. 

Experience the enduring legacy of Horslips with Madfish's new 2LP set 'Horslips - At The BBC'. 

Horslips made a unique impact on music history. Starting out in the early 1970s, they essentially pioneered 'Celtic Rock' by blending Irish traditional tunes with British and American rock influences, creating a sound that feels both classic and groundbreaking.

This 2LP set features a handpicked collection of performances recorded by the BBC, showcasing the band’s influential peak in the 1970s as well as their strong comeback on stage many years later.

The first disc captures Horslips at their best during a 1974 BBC Radio 1 In Concert broadcast, bringing to life the legendary energy of their iconic albums 'The Tain' and 'The Book Of Invasions'. Songs like "Dearg Doom," "Charolais," and "You Can't Fool The Beast" showcase their creativity and passion. This record also features sessions from Sounds of the 70's and The John Peel Show, preserving the raw brilliance of one of Ireland’s most innovative bands at the height of their creativity.

The second disc takes us to 1979 with a powerful return to Radio 1's In Concert, featuring tracks like "The Power & The Glory" and "Sword Of Light" that highlight the band’s growth while honoring their original sound. The album wraps up with rare BBC Radio Ulster (2011) and BBC NI (2019) recordings, offering a touching tribute to Horslips’ lasting influence and final moments, including the reflective "Sideways To The Sun."

Pressed on double black vinyl and housed in an elegantly crafted gatefold sleeve, 'At The BBC' honors a band whose impact resonates even today. The mastering was handled by Eroc in Germany alongside Cormac O'Kane, who also mastered the well-received 2023 Horslips box set 'More Than You Can Chew'.

2LP Tracklist: 

Side 1
1. Setanta ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 02:17 )
2. Maeve's Court ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 01:39 )
3. Charolais ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 04:06 )
4. The March ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 01:14 )
5. You Can't Fool the Beast ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 05:19 )
6. The Clergy's Lamentation ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 03:50 )
7. More Than You Can Chew ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 03:32 )

Side 2
1. Ferdia's Song ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 03:27 )
2. Gae Bolga ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 00:23 )
3. Dearg Doom ( Radio 1 In Concert 09/02/74 ) ( 04:13 )
4. Ferdia's Song ( Radio 1 Sounds Of The 70's 04/03/74 ) ( 03:32 )
5. More Than You Can Chew ( Radio 1 Sounds Of The 70's 04/03/74 ) ( 03:46 )
6. The Clergy's Lamentation ( Radio 1 Sounds Of The 70's 24/09/73 ) ( 04:14 )
7. An Bratach Ban ( Radio 1 John Peel Show 16/10/73 ) ( 02:25 )

Disc 2
Side 1
1. DJ Alan Black Intro / The Man Who Built America ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 04:13 )
2. The Power & The Glory ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 03:57 )
3. Trouble ( With A Capital 'T' ) ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 03:31 )
4. Loneliness ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 05:01 )
5. Sword Of Light ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 06:07 )

Side 2
1. Warm Sweet Breath Of Love ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 03:58 )
2. Dearg Doom ( Radio 1 In Concert 24/02/79 ) ( 05:53 )
3. King Of The Fairies - Belfast ( BBC Radio Ulster 17/03/11 ) ( 04:54 )
4. Sideways To The Sun ( BBC NI, 2019 ) ( 05:06 )