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Album: Home
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Hardstone City	More Info...
2)	Give It Up	More Info...
3)	Christchurch Bells	More Info...
4)	Sweet Marie	More Info...
5)	Giving It All Away	More Info...
6)	Shut Up And Listen	More Info...
7)	I Can See Clearly Now	More Info...
8)	Movies	More Info...
9)	Eyes Wide Open	More Info...
10)	Water	More Info...
11)	Home	More Info...
12)	Trying To Get Through	More Info...
13)	Dance To The Storm	More Info...
14)	Seoladh Na nGamhna	More Info...

Album: Home
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Hardstone City	More Info...
2)	Give It Up	More Info...
3)	Christchurch Bells	More Info...
4)	Sweet Marie	More Info...
5)	Giving It All Away	More Info...
6)	Shut Up And Listen	More Info...
7)	I Can See Clearly Now	More Info...
8)	Movies	More Info...
9)	Eyes Wide Open	More Info...
10)	Water	More Info...
11)	Home	More Info...
12)	Trying To Get Through	More Info...
13)	Dance To The Storm	More Info...
14)	Seoladh Na nGamhna	More Info...

Performer Notes

Hothouse Flowers: Fiachna O'Braonain (vocals, guitar); Liam O'Maonlai (vocals, keyboard); Leo Bernes (saxophone); Peter O'Toole (bass); Jerry Fehily (drums).
Hothouse Flowers continued their exploration of Irish folk and gospel on their second album, Home. Their debut album, People, had introduced Hothouse Flowers to the world, largely through the strength of the single "Don't Go." While Home is every bit as good as People, it lacks an obvious standout track. Nonetheless, several singles were released from this disc, namely "I Can See Clearly Now," "Give It Up," and "Movies." The shadow of Van Morrison looms large over Home, from the slow, piano-driven ballads "Sweet Marie" and "Shut Up and Listen" to gospel choir-backed rockers like "Giving It All Away" and their cover of "I Can See Clearly Now." Hothouse Flowers aren't simply a pale imitation of their influences, though, and their songwriting and musicianship are excellent throughout. From the clever anthem "Movies" to the Eastern-tinged "Water," Hothouse Flowers have created a masterful collection of pop songs. Home is an underrated gem. ~ Jonathan Lewis

Professional Reviews

Rolling Stone (8/23/90) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "has the kind of vision evidenced in only a few popular musicians of each generation."

Entertainment Weekly - "...especially touching." - Rating: B

Q - 3 Stars - Good

Stereo Review (11/90) - "...a bottomless work that marries traditional folk, knockabout rock, and feverish gospel in the service of a deep Celtic yearning for a rooted, meaningful existence in a tarnished world....the music is a rich interweaving of electric rock and ethnic folk instruments."