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This album is the pinnacle of achievement of this criminally underrated classic Irish Rock band. It's hard to comprehend why Horslips never quite made the big league. On this evidence, The Book of Invasions sits more than comfortably alongside other 'innovative rock' luminaries such as Jethro Tull, Yes and Genesis, and more than holds its own.
From the opening bars of 'Daybreak' seguing into March into Trouble and 'Trouble with a capital T' through to the closing couplet of 'Drive the cold winter away/Ride to Hell' it's one almighty rollercoaster ride with not a dull moment. The Storyline is fascinating if you're into your ancient Celtic history/mythology, but even if not, this music cannot fail to move you. Within the broad label of 'Celtic Rock' (why do we need labels anyway), Horslips hammer out crunching hard rock, 'folk' it up with reels and jigs, and create a symphonic sound that 'Yes' and 'Deep Purple' would kill for.
Whether your thing is Hard Rock, trad Irish, Prog Rock or if you're just plain and simple, a lover of top class rock music, the 'Book of Invasions' is an essential purchase.
Track listing:
1. Daybreak
2. March Into Trouble
3. Trouble
4. The Power And The Glory
5. Rocks Remain, The
6. Dusk
7. Sword Of Light
8. Dark
9. Warm Sweet Breath Of Love
10. Fantasia
11. King Of Morning Queen Of Day
12. Sideways To The Sun
13. Drive The Cold Winter Away
14. Ride To Hell
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