The Book Of Invasions By The Horslips A Celtic Rock/Prog Rock Gem

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[@delby66]

Hello Pat. Thank-you for the appraisal of this wonderful album and this wonderful band. I have all their albums and it started out with Happy to Meet Sorry to Part. This album though, is my favourite by them. Horslips are still one of my favourite bands of all time even though I'm a prog rock nut, so to speak. I saw them twice back in the day and I was not disappointed. All the best to you in 2025 and keep this brilliant show going. I love it.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

Thanks for such kind words. They are a brilliant Irish band, and I hope 2025 is a super year for you and yours.

[@timosullivan6160]

Brilliand album and band. Shame I was a bit too young at the time to apprecuate them. Thanks for all your videos in 2024. Happy new year, hope 2025 is a good year for all of us.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

Thanks, Tim for your kind words. It is a brilliant album and the more people hear it the better. Have a great 2025.

[@GeorgePower-h5i]

Interesting video. I have heard of them but have never heard this album. Well done Pat for showcasing albums you rarely see on KZbin.

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@@GeorgePower-h5i Thanks, George. Happy New Year.

[@TheAlbumReviewchannel]

Hey Pat. Great video. Had a listen to this album and was very pleased with the sounds. A mix of Tull and Genesis it sounded to me. Well worth a listen. all the best for the New Year my friend. Take care. Dave✅✅

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@@TheAlbumReviewchannel Thanks, Dave. Happy New Year Dave.

[@Peter-x1l3x]

I don't know this album at all, I will check it out. Great video Pat. Happy New Year.

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@@Peter-x1l3x Many happy returns, Peter. You'll definitely enjoy it.

[@davecourlang1]

thanks for this gift. First time to my knowledge someone has dedicated an episode to Horslips. I heard this band for the first time when they released Aliens. Sure the Boy Was Green got some airtime in the area of the USA where I was growing up. I thought I was hearing a new Tull track and thought it was great. I got the album and the follow up album Man Who Built America which also is fantastic. I have not heard Book of Invasions but will give it a listen during 2025. Please give us more Horslips and other underreported gems.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

@@davecourlang1 Thanks, Dave. Yes I will be reviewing other albums by The Horslips and others that don't get much attention. Happy New Year to you.

[@davecourlang1]

@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog Can't wait

[@Renata-c9g]

I have to say that I have never heard of this album, I will try get a copy. Great video again Pat. I love your style, no-nonsense, just your honest opinion and to my eye it looks like you just go with it and don't edit, even if you make mistakes and that's what life is, hopefully, your channel gets more and more subs and viewers as you well deserve it. Happy New Year to you and your wonderful guests.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

@@Renata-c9g That's so nice of you to say Renata. I try my best to be actuate but sometimes I do make mistakes. I'm not as polished as a lot on KZbin as I've been only doing this since July. I do appreciate your support. Happy New Year to you and hopefully you can pick up a copy of this amazing album.

[@WallofGain]

Great review Pat. 👍🏻 Happy New Year.

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Happy New year, Rob.

[@SteveOSpielberg]

It is a fantastic album a great trilogy would be Horse lips The Book Of Invasions Kate Bush The Hounds Of Love Mike Oldfield Ommadawn. Happy New year

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

Thanks, Stephen. Happy New Year to you and I wish your great channel continued success in 2025.

[@neillbarrett4959]

Great result for liverpool yesterday. Check out a band called pattern seeking animals

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

@@neillbarrett4959 Thanks, Neill. I will check them out. Yes, great result. Happy New Year.

[@neillbarrett4959]

I have the big madfish boxset that came out this year. Listening to the album now I love it

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

I would have loved to get that Neill but it was out of my price range. I saw it and anything Madfish does is superb.

[@neillbarrett4959]

@CloseToTheEdge-Prog I have a few madfish sets i have the caravan one horslips set and the frankie valli boxset . They do an amazing job putting those boxsets together.

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@neillbarrett4959 That they do.

[@paulkobler8049]

I didn’t know this until your review. I took time to check it out in its entirety before I replied. What a Gem on an album. I thought each track was better than the previous. The opening was great, I really was taken in at "Fantasia (My Lagan Love)" "King of Morning, Queen of Day" "Sideways to the Sun" "Drive the Cold Winter Away" "Ride to Hell". What a great ending. Happy new year to you Pat and the rest of the Lads. Thanks for this. I truly enjoyed this album.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

Thanks so much, Paul. I'm so delighted that you enjoyed the album. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@Gary-q5k]

Neither did I and it's brilliant.

[@saulevans1088]

Happy New Year Pat

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@@saulevans1088 Many happy returns, Saul. Thanks.

[@Gary-q5k]

I must check this out Pat as anything you have recommended have been great.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

Thanks so much, Gary, you won't be disappointed.

[@Gary-q5k]

@@CloseToTheEdge-Prog I did check this out and I have now ordered the LP, what a brilliant album. It's the kind of album that puts a smile on your face. Happy New Year and hopefully your channel will grow and grow in 2025.

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@Gary-q5k That's great Gary, glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you.

[@TomaszDaniel-m5e]

I don't know this album. There is CD version now? If you recommeded have been great.

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

@@TomaszDaniel-m5e Yes, Tomasz, it's brilliant. Get the CD. Thanks as always for your comment.

[@AntonMekanik-h2j]

Personally I prefer their previous albums. However "The Book of Invasions" is great too...

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Thanks, Anton.

[@QuesoWatt]

I am delighted to see you giving this album such a well deserved appraisal, Pat. For what it's worth, my top five Horslips albums are: 1. The Book of Invasions 2. The Tain 3. Aliens 4. Dancehall Sweethearts 5. The Man who Built America You may or may not drive the cold winter away down there in Waterford, but I wish you a very happy 2025. Maith thu!

[@CloseToTheEdge-Prog]

Thanks so much for such a lovely comment. Happy New Year to you and yours.