Hozier stands for a blues sound ranging from folk to gospel with profound lyrics in a tasteful indie guise. Edgy guitar riffs and spirited choral arrangements meet the necessary instinct for pop hooks. The result is a successful mix that whets the appetite for the charismatic Irishman's debut album:
Andrew Hozier-Byrne, Hozier's real name, has won the hearts of fans in recent weeks with his hit single "Take Me To Church". Within a few days, the high-flyer with the catchy voice catapulted himself into the charts and into the private playlists of prominent musicians.
Among the self-confessed fans are OneRepublic, Bastille, Gary Lightbody and Sam Smith. Colleague Kiesza recently covered "Take Me To Church".
"Hozier", the debut album by the eponymous Irish musician and singer-songwriter Hozier, celebrates its 10th anniversary with an extended 2LP release on colored vinyl.
Originally released in 2014, the album features the Grammy-nominated lead single "Take Me To Church" alongside "From Eden", "Sedated", "Work Song" and more. The album has been certified multi-platinum in numerous countries.
This brand new, expanded 2LP edition contains the complete studio album and four bonus tracks from this period: "In The Woods Somewhere", 'Run", 'Arsonist's Lullabye" and 'My Love Will Never Die". The 2LP is available on custard-colored vinyl.
Tracklist:
LP1
1 Side A : Take Me To Church
2 Angel of Small Death & The Codeine Scene Hörprobe
3 Jackie and Wilson Hörprobe
4 Someone New Hörprobe
5 To Be Alone Hörprobe
6 Side B: From Eden
7 In A Week (Feat. Karen Cowley)
8 Sedated
9 Work Song
LP 2
1 Side C: Like Real People Do
2 It Will Come Back
3 Foreigner's Gold 4 Cherry Wine (Live)
5 Side D: In The Woods Somewhere
6 Run 7 Arsonist's Lullabye
8 My Love Will Never Die
Label: UMC
Released: 2014/2025