The Book of Invasions (album)
# The Book of Invasions (album)

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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. 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.

## Track listing

The album is divided into three movements: "Geantraí" (tracks 1–8), "Goltraí" (tracks 9–11) and "Suantraí" (tracks 12–14).

### Side one

* "Daybreak" (instrumental) – 2:30
* "March Into Trouble" (instrumental) – 0:51
* "Trouble (With a Capital T)" – 3:24
* "The Power and the Glory" – 3:56
* "The Rocks Remain" – 2:49
* "Dusk" (instrumental) – 0:37
* "Sword of Light" – 4:55
* "Dark" (instrumental) – 1:37

### Side two

* "Warm Sweet Breath of Love" – 3:26
* "Fantasia (My Lagan Love)" (instrumental) – 2:55
* "King of Morning, Queen of Day" – 4:32
* "Sideways to the Sun" – 4:47
* "Drive the Cold Winter Away" (instrumental) – 0:35
* "Ride to Hell" – 4:07

### Expanded CD with bonus tracks

* "Daybreak/Drive the Cold Winter Away/Ride to Hell/Sideways to the Sun/Sword of Light" – 18:04
* "The Rights of Man" – 3:56
* "Trouble (With a Capital T)" – 3:20

## Personnel

### Musicians

* Charles O'Connor - fiddle, mandolin, concertina, vocals, cover design
* Jim Lockhart - keyboards, flute, whistles
* John Fean - guitar, vocals
* Barry Devlin - bass, vocals
* Eamon Carr - drums, percussion

### Technical

* Alan O'Duffy - producer, engineer
* Robbie McGrath - assistant engineer
* Ian Finlay - photography
* Eric G. Bannister - art direction
* Evelyn Lunney - make-up
