| Hal | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by Hal | |
| Released | 2005 |
| Recorded | 2004 |
| Genre | Alternative, indie |
| Label | Rough Trade Records |
| Producer | Ian Stanley and Edwyn Collins |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Entertainment.ie | |
| Gigwise.com | |
| Uncut | |
Hal is the eponymous debut of Irish band Hal, released by Rough Trade Records on May 10, 2005.
Track listing
- "What a Lovely Dance" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
- "Play the Hits" (Allen, O'Brien)
- "Keep Love as Your Golden Rule" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
- "Don't Come Running" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
- "I Sat Down" (Allen, O'Brien)
- "My Eyes Are Sore" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
- "Fools by Your Side" (Allen, Mullan, O'Brien)
- "Worry About the Wind" (Allen, O'Brien)
- "Satisfied" (Allen, O'Brien)
- "Slowdown (You've Got a Friend)" (Allen, O'Brien)
- "Coming Right Over" (Allen, O'Brien)
Personnel
- 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
- Sendra, Tim. Hal at AllMusic. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- Lloyd, Brian. "Hal - Hal". Entertainment.ie. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- Bennett, Ross (12 April 2005). "HAL - 'Hal' (Rough Trade) Released 25/04/05". Gigwise. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- Hal Uncut.
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