Various Artists - Imaginational Anthem vol. XIV : Ireland [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: TSQ4081
Barcode: 0850052454081
Release Date: 24 Oct 2025
Genre: Folk

Ireland has had its fair share of international breakout successes recently,including Tompkins Square’s own discovery, Muireann Bradley. Perhaps less known is that Ireland is a wellspring of amazing solo acoustic guitar talent. Guitarist Cian Nugent recruited some of the leading lights of Irish guitar to create 'Imaginational Anthem vol. XIV : Ireland'. The release coincides with Tompkins Square's 20th Anniversary. The label launched October 25th, 2005 with the release of the first volume of its acclaimed guitar compilation series, 'Imaginational Anthem.’ The first four volumes of the guitar series featured early recordings by crucial figures such as James Blackshaw, Daniel Bachman, Nathan Salsburg and Jack Rose while re-discovering earlier masters like Suni McGrath, Michael Chapman, Max Ochs, Fred Gerlach, Steve Mann, and many more. Subsequent volumes were handed over for curation : Sam Moss Vol. 5 ; Chris King Vol. 6 ; Hayden Pedigo Vol. 7 ; Michael Klausman & Brooks Rice Vol. 8 ; Ryley Walker Vol. 9, Marcu

TRACKLISTING
01 David Murphy -- The March of The King Of Laois
02 Brendan Jenkinson - Paris Blues
03 Junior Brother - The Lark In The Morning
04 Caoimhe Hopkinson - Jamiesons Favourite
05 Damian O'Neill - Inside Out
06 Cian Nugent - I Am Asleep And Do Not Wake Me
07 Mark McKowski & Jerome McGlynn - The Blackbird
08 NC Lawlor - Laurie Rose
09 Aonghus McEvoy - Cry, Want
10 Sean Carpio - Labour Of Love