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Half Orphan

from Half Orphan by The Knocking Shop

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    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.

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  • Half Orphan - Original 1994 Cassette
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    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 Have been archived in climate uncontrolled box in the attic...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.

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

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lyrics

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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from Half Orphan, released August 1, 2021

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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!. ... more

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