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Half Orphan

by The Knocking Shop

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Vinyl press of the remastered Half Orphan album. Originally released on cassette in 1994, the album has been remixed for this release by Pete Holidai (Radiators, Trouble Pilgrims) at Pilgrim Sounds. Includes digital download of album and bonus tracks.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Half Orphan via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Available to Portarlington Arts Collective Members and friends. Collection can be arranged. If you want the album shipped please purchase other version..

    Includes unlimited streaming of Half Orphan via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Half Orphan - Original 1994 Cassette
    Cassette + Digital Album

    Remaining copies of The Knocking Shop's one album to date, released on the then almost obsolete but newly fashionable magnetic tape in plastic container format. Have been archived in climate uncontrolled box in the attic... But seem to be in perfect mint condition. Includes a digital download of the 2021 remaster.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Half Orphan via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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D.B.B. 03:24
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Half-way to Wembley In the schoolyard All seemed so friendly From the schoolyard Doesn’t look like you got too far Sitting pissed in your local bar Another fallen idol / Fallen idle Every day you’d pick a different name Now it always seems to stay the same And I hope that you can take it As you sit there and watch us make it Schoolyard Star / Schoolyard Star Another fallen idol / Fallen idle Half-way to Wembley In the schoolyard All seemed so friendly From the schoolyard Doesn’t look like you got too far Sitting pissed in your local bar Schoolyard Star / Schoolyard Star Another fallen idol / Fallen idle Peter Scmeichel / Steve Bruce Gary Pallister / Paul Parker Denis Irwin / Roy Keane Brian McClair / The Boy Giggs Lee Sharpe / Eric Cantona Mark Hughes / Paul Ince Champions – Where is your name? Champions – Where is your name? Champions – Where is your name?
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Cab 02:59
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Half Orphan 02:53
If the Stars fell out of the sky It would almost be as empty as I am if the stars fell out of the sky Cause I'm empty inside And there's nowhere to hide when you're empty inside I remember the house that we left behind I remember the curtain blowing in the wind Though we left no window open I remember the journey I remember the car But there's some things you can't get away from No matter how far you go And I remember the nights I'd wake up sweating with fright Oh I remember the nights I remember the hospital I remember the white walls The antiseptic smell and the nurses’ smiles I remember your room I remember the plastercast & I remember the question That I could not ask I know they tried to be kind Memories A blurred photograph Memories Half forgotten smiles Memories The light in your eyes Memories That’s all that I have Memories
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Barry's Tune 02:45
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Insomnia 02:21
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Shoes 02:44
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Heaven 05:38

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The debut, and so far only, album by The Knocking Shop. Appreciated by the elite few....

credits

released August 1, 2021

Bass, Backing Vocals – Derek Barter
Drums – John Healy (2)
Engineer – Albert Cowan
Guitar, Backing Vocals – David Connolly (2)
Producer – The Knocking Shop
Producer, Guitar – Paddy Brady
Vocals – Seamus Duggan

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The Knocking Shop Dublin, Ireland

The Knocking Shop released the cassette album Half Orphan in 1994.
The title track featured on a Record Collector Magazine album of 'Lost Indie Gems' & the band reformed for the launch.
A new version of Half Orphan is being released later this year, digitally & on vinyl.
A second collection of demos is also being released.
New recordings & gigs are being planned when we are all vaccinated!.
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