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2021 studio album by Cathal Coughlan
Song of Co-Aklan
Studio album by Cathal Coughlan
Released2021
Recorded2019
StudioLondon
Cathal Coughlan chronology
Rancho Tetrahedron
(2010) 		Song of Co-Aklan
(2021)

Song of Co-Aklan is the sixth and final solo album by the Irish singer / songwriter Cathal Coughlan. It was recorded in London just before the COVID-19 pandemic and released to critical acclaim in 2021. The album was preceded by a limited edition cover of Van Morrisson's "Come Here My Love."

The lyrics are written from the point of view of Coughlan's alter-ego Co Aklan. According to critic Neil Hodge the listener is drawn in "from the opening bars of the albums title track....into the world of Co Aklan perfectly obtuse lyrics with a deeper meaning, alongside Coughlan’s welcoming dynamic vocal."

The album was widely praised on release and is considered the peak of his solo career.

Track listing

All songs written and deranged by Cathal Coughlan.

  1. Song Of Co-Aklan (3:43)
  2. Passed-Out Dog (3:11)
  3. My Child Is Alive! (3:29)
  4. Crow Mother (3:48)
  5. St Wellbeing Axe (2:38)
  6. Owl In The Parlour (4:15)
  7. Let's Flood The Fairground (3:33)
  8. The Lobster's Dream (4:48)
  9. The Copper Beech (4:14)
  10. The Knockout Artist (3:25)
  11. Falling Out North Street (3:32)
  12. Unrealtime (3:39)

Personnel

  • Cathal Coughlan – vocals
  • Nick Allum - Drums and Percussion (all tracks except 9)
  • Audrey Riley - Cello (2,3,4,6,8,11)
  • James Woodrow - Electric & Acoustic Guitar (1,2,3,5,6,7,8,11)
  • Rhodri Marsden - Bass Guitar (3,4,6,7,8) Bassoon (3)
  • Luke Haines - Bass (1,2,5) Baritone Guitars (1) Acoustic Guitar (7) The Synth (1,2)
  • Jonathan Fell - Bass Guitar (10,11)
  • Sean O'Hagan - Bass Guitar (12) Vocals (12) The Synth & The Turnaround Chord (10)
  • Eileen Gogan - Vocals (12)
  • Aindrías Ó Grúama - Frictive Guitar (5)
  • John Bennett - Vocals (10) Silde Guitar (10)
  • Cory Gray - Wurlitzer Piano (11)

References

  1. ^ Carville, Gavin. "Cathal Coughlan – Song of Co-aklan – Album Review". No More Workhorse, 25 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
  2. ^ Hayden, Jackie. "Album Review: Cathal Coughlan – 'Song Of Co-Aklan'" . Hot Press, 26 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
  3. ^ Hodge, Neil. "Co-Aklan". Cathal Coughlan: Song of Co Aklan – album review]". Louder than War, 28 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022

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