Classic Irish Albums - Series 2
Ralph McLean provides insight into classic Irish albums, and looks at why Irish bands have had such massive international success
Classic Irish Albums - Series 2 - Ash: 1977
Ralph McLean retraces the story of Ash's album 1977, a recording packed with hit singles that made the young Downpatrick trio rock superstars in 1996.
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Classic Irish Albums - Series 2 - David Holmes: Let's Get Killed
From the Ormeau Road to Oceans 11, Ralph McLean tells the story of Belfast dance DJ David Holmes and his classic album Let's Get Killed.
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Classic Irish Albums - Series 2 - Paul Brady - Hard Station
Ralph McLean talks to Paul Brady about his acclaimed 1981 breakthrough album Hard Station, which saw the Strabane man move away from folk and into the musical mainstream.
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Classic Irish Albums - Series 2 - Stiff Little Fingers: Inflammable Material
Ralph McLean recalls Stiff Little Fingers' album Inflammable Material with the band's lead singer Jake Burns.
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Classic Irish Albums - Series 2 - Taste: On the Boards
Ralph McLean recalls blues-rock trio Taste's 1960s album On the Boards.
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Classic Irish Albums - Series 2 - Thin Lizzy: Live and Dangerous
Ralph McLean provides insight into classic Irish albums and tells the story of the 1978 album Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy.
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