Sinead O'Connor - The Lion And The Cobra - VINYL LP

Sinéad O'Connor is widely regarded as one of the most influential female performers of the '90s, not only for her sensational performances and raw vocal emotion but also for her outspoken confidence to express herself publicly. Sinéad was born in Dublin in 1966, and was discovered by Paul Byrne, drummer of U2 protégés In Tua Nua, while singing wedding covers in the city. After co-writing the first In Tua Nua single, she left school to focus on music, studying voice and piano at the Dublin College of Music before relocating to London in 1985. Released in September 1994, Universal Mother was described by Sinéad as Inchthe first attempt to try to expose what was really underneath a lot of the anger of the other recordsInch. The album features sparse, striking but delicate arrangements on intense and honest songs. Standout moments include the singles 'Thank You For Hearing Me' and 'Fire On Babylon', along with contributions from Germaine Greer (on opening track 'Germaine'), and Sinéad's son. Album Tracks 1. 1. Germaine 2. 2. Fire on Babylon 3. 3. John I Love You 4. 4. My Darling Child 5. 5. Am I a Human? 6. 6. Red Football 7. 7. All Apologies 8. 8. a Perfect Indian 9. 1. Scorn Not His Simplicity 10. 2. All Babies 11. 3. in This Heart 12. 4. Tiny Grief Song 13. 5. InchFamineInch 14. 6. Thank You for Hearing Me

Double clear vinyl LP pressing. So Far... The Best Of brings together the cream of Sinead O'Connor's four album releases on the Chrysalis tag. Originally released in 1997, it features the Number 1 worldwide hit InchNothing Compares 2 UInch as well as her early singles InchTroyInch and InchMandinkaInch, it showcases Sinead's enormous talent and fearless uncompromising style. This is the very first time that this album has appeared on vinyl, and is being released to coincide with National Album Day in the UK, with the emphasis on female artists. The album includes the tracks InchSuccess Has Made A Failure Of Our HomeInch, as well as InchHeroineInch and InchJust Like U Said It Would BInch which were previously only available on the US version. Album Tracks 1. Nothing Compares 2 U 2. Mandinka 3. The Emperor's New Clothes 4. Thank You for Hearing Me 5. Last Day of Our Acquaintance 6. Fire on Babylon 7. Troy 8. I Am Stretched on Your Grave 9. Jackie 1. 2 Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home 2. John I Love You 3. Empire 4. I Want Your (Hands on Me) 5. Heroine (Theme from InchCaptiveInch) 6. Don't Cry for Me Argentina 7. You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart 8. Just Like U Said It Would B 9. This Is a Rebel Song

Sinéad O'Connor is widely regarded as one of the most influential female performers of the '90s, not only for her sensational performances and raw vocal emotion but also for her outspoken confidence to express herself publicly. Sinéad was born in Dublin in 1966, and was discovered by Paul Byrne, drummer of U2 protégés In Tua Nua, while singing wedding covers in the city. After co-writing the first In Tua Nua single, she left school to focus on music, studying voice and piano at the Dublin College of Music before relocating to London in 1985. Released in November 1987, Sinéad's striking debut album The Lion and the Cobra was met with critical and commercial success. The album synthesises several of Sinead's influences into a diverse array of sounds and styles, from the hushed, atmospheric 'Troy' and 'Jackie' to the pop-rock hit single 'Mandinka', and the hip-hop inspired 'I Want Your (Hands on Me)'. Album Tracks 1. Jackie 2. Mandinka 3. Jerusalem 4. Just Like U Said It Would B 5. Never Get Old Side B 6. Troy 7. I Want Your (Hands on Me) 8. Drink Before the War 9. Just Call Me Joe