The Book of Invasions (album)

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
 * 1) "Daybreak" (instrumental) – 2:30
 * 2) "March Into Trouble" (instrumental) – 0:51
 * 3) "Trouble (With a Capital T)" – 3:24
 * 4) "The Power and the Glory" – 3:56
 * 5) "The Rocks Remain" – 2:49
 * 6) "Dusk" (instrumental) – 0:37
 * 7) "Sword of Light" – 4:55
 * 8) "Dark" (instrumental) – 1:37
 * Side two
 * 1) "Warm Sweet Breath of Love" – 3:26
 * 2) "Fantasia (My Lagan Love)" (instrumental) – 2:55
 * 3) "King of Morning, Queen of Day" – 4:32
 * 4) "Sideways to the Sun" – 4:47
 * 5) "Drive the Cold Winter Away" (instrumental) – 0:35
 * 6) "Ride to Hell" – 4:07
 * Expanded CD with bonus tracks
 * 1) "Daybreak/Drive the Cold Winter Away/Ride to Hell/Sideways to the Sun/Sword of Light" – 18:04
 * 2) "The Rights of Man" – 3:56
 * 3) "Trouble (With a Capital T)" – 3:20

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