Hal (album)

2005 studio album by Hal

Hal

Studio album by

Hal

Released| 2005
Recorded| 2004
Genre| Alternative, indie
Label| Rough Trade Records
Producer| Ian Stanley and Edwyn Collins
Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
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.

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