For 2 years we isolated from each other. Many were anxious and alone. Throughout these lonesome days, music and songs were a salve and an inspiration.
During this time, Scullion recorded an uplifting and inspirational collection of songs for the head and heart and will take to the highway, collapse distance and bring us back together in the halls, front rooms, back rooms and bar rooms of Ireland.
Their compelling new album, ‘Time Has Made a Change in Me’, is out now, Friday 30th September 2022, coinciding with their album launch tour across the country.
“…moving, star-studded return from Irish legends” 8/10 – Lucy O’Toole, Hot Press
“a beautifully pitched affair that simultaneously nods to their past and embraces their present…” – Lauren Murphy, Irish Times
Formed in the mid-1970’s, Scullion are revered and feted as one of Ireland’s most innovative, original and brilliant live bands. Headed by Philip King, Sonny Condell, and Robbie Overson, their new record emphasises the band’s musical curiosity and like all of the band records, it breaks new ground.
Hear guest performances from Crash Ensemble, Conor O’Brien (Villagers), and Gemma Doherty (Saint Sister) throughout these songs. James Joyce, Bob Dylan and Sufjan Stevens are also woven into the DNA of this record, with the inspirational music of Sonny beating at the heart of the thing.
The album was produced by Leon O’Neill and recorded by David Anthony Curley at The Clinic Dublin. Additional recording by Sonny Condell, Leon O’Neill, Conor O’Brien & Eugene Wogan.
Speaking of the album’s title track, ‘Time Has Made a Change in Me’, Sonny Condell says “I first came across this song on the radio, it was a version by Lucy Simpson and friends. According to some brief research the composer was Harkins Freye. It was probably first recorded in the 1920. Time defeats us all in the end, but this song makes that certainty seem somehow up-lifting.”
Inspired by the words of Walt Whitman, Scullion take to the open road this month with their new album. ‘Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, the long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.’
TOUR DATES:
Oct 8th – Unitarian Church, Dublin
Oct 9th – Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick
Oct 15th – Theatre Royal, Waterford
Oct 20th – The Greyhound, Kilkee, Clare
Oct 22nd – The Inkwell Theatre Tracton, Cork
Oct 29th – Solstice Arts Centre, Meath
Oct 30th – The Courthouse, Down
Nov 18th – Siamsa Tíre, Kerry
Philip King of Scullion says “Songs shift, change shape and come alive in magical ways when shared live. The electricity generated is palpable and energising. To head out on the road with these songs this month, bring them to life and share them with audiences around the country is a real delight. Can’t wait.”
Scullion’s new album “Time Has Made a Change in Me” is out now, Friday 30th September 2022.
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