Damien Rice’s classic album O, originally released in the summer of 2002, was one of the last albums to build a true word-of-mouth following before widespread streaming.
The Guardian wrote, “Rice’s personality and deft songwriting hoist him above the mass of bedsit mumblers… at its best, O is gorgeous and understated, never too introverted to include a lovely melody.” Rhino is now releasing an expanded 2-LP version of Damien Rice’s O, which marks the first time the album will be available on vinyl, and this extended 16-track edition includes four additional recordings.
Two of those tracks are “The Professor & La Fille Danse” and “Moody Mooday,” which were both originally b-sides to the hit single “The Blower’s Daughter.” “Moody Mooday” also appeared alongside the track “Lonelily” as a limited edition 7” single which was released in 2004. The fourth track, “Woman Like A Man,” was recorded live in session at Galway Bay FM and was the lead track for the song’s single release.
“Prague” and “Silent Night” (featuring Lisa Hannigan), which were hidden bonus tracks after the album’s closing song “Eskimo,” are also included in this release. Three singles were released from O: “The Blower’s Daughter” in 2001, followed in 2002 by “Cannonball” and “Volcano,” with many other tracks from the album being audience favorites and mainstays of Rice’s live set, notably “Delicate,” and “I Remember.”
The Standard version comprises 2 x 180g LPs housed in a gatefold with lyrics and album artwork, along with 4 additional tracks.
O LP Track Listing:
Side A
1. “Delicate”
2. “Volcano”
3. “The Blower’s Daughter”
4. “Cannonball”
Side B
5. “Older Chests”
6. “Amie”
7. “Cheers Darlin’”
8. “Cold Water”
Side C
9. “I Remember”
10. “Eskimo”
11. “Prague”
12. “Silent Night”
Side D
13. “The Professor & La Fille Danse”
14. “Lonelily”
15. “Woman Like A Man” (Live Radio Session)
16. “Moody Mooday”
Enter to win Damien Rice’s O by simply citing in the comments below your personal favorite track from the 2002 release—and briefly why. We’ll choose 3 winners with a North American mailing address for a copy of the LP each. Winners will be chosen on June 8, 2018 and contacted directly via email.
