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Hal (album)

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Hal
Studio album by
Released2005
Recorded2004
GenreAlternative, indie
LabelRough Trade Records
ProducerIan Stanley and Edwyn Collins
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment.ie[2]
Gigwise.com[3]
Uncut[4]

Hal is the eponymous debut of Irish band Hal, released by Rough Trade Records on May 10, 2005.

Track listing

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  1. "What a Lovely Dance" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
  2. "Play the Hits" (Allen, O'Brien)
  3. "Keep Love as Your Golden Rule" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
  4. "Don't Come Running" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
  5. "I Sat Down" (Allen, O'Brien)
  6. "My Eyes Are Sore" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
  7. "Fools by Your Side" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
  8. "Worry About the Wind" (Allen, O'Brien)
  9. "Satisfied" (Allen, O'Brien)
  10. "Slowdown (You've Got a Friend)" (Allen, O'Brien)
  11. "Coming Right Over" (Allen, O'Brien)

Personnel

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Hal
  • David Allen — guitars, lead vocals
  • Paul Allen — bass, backing vocals
  • Stephen O'Brien — keyboards
Additional musicians
  • Áine O'Brien – whistle
  • Mike Thompson — horns
  • Richard Watkins — horns
  • Paul Archibald – trumpet
  • Steven McDonnell – trumpet
  • Richard Edwards – trombone
  • Karl Ronan — trombone
  • Gavin Roche – bass trombone
  • Owen Slade – tuba
  • Ian Humphries – violin
  • Nicolette Kuo – violin
  • Jim Sleigh – viola
  • Philip Sheppard – cello
  • Zoe Martlew – cello
  • David Ayre – double bass
  • Johnny Scott — pedal steel guitar, mandolin
  • Clive Deamer – drums, percussion
  • Philip Sheppard — string and brass arrangements

References

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  1. ^ Sendra, Tim. Hal at AllMusic. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Lloyd, Brian. "Hal - Hal". Entertainment.ie. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Bennett, Ross (12 April 2005). "HAL - 'Hal' (Rough Trade) Released 25/04/05". Gigwise. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Hal Uncut.