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Song of Co-Aklan
Studio album by
Cathal Coughlan
Released2021
Recorded2019
StudioLondon
Cathal Coughlan chronology
Rancho Tetrahedron[1]
(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."[2]

The lyrics are written from the point of view of Coughlan's alter-ego Co Aklan.[3] 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 [with] perfectly obtuse lyrics with a deeper meaning, alongside Coughlan’s welcoming dynamic vocal."[3]

The album was widely praised on release and is considered the peak of his solo career.[1][2]

Track listing

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ a b Carville, Gavin. "Cathal Coughlan – Song of Co-aklan – Album Review". No More Workhorse, 25 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
  2. ^ a b Hayden, Jackie. "Album Review: Cathal Coughlan – 'Song Of Co-Aklan'" . Hot Press, 26 March 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022
  3. ^ a b 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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