Artist: Energy Orchard
Genre: Rock
Energy Orchard were a Northern Irish rock band formed in Belfast in 1988, known for their blend of rock, traditional Irish music, and soul influences. The band consisted of Bap Kennedy, David Toner, Paul Toner, Kevin Breslin, and Spade McQuade. Energy Orchard created music addressing Northern Ireland's political situation while incorporating traditional Irish melodies with rock energy. Their music combined Van Morrison-influenced soul-rock with Celtic influences and political consciousness. Despite critical acclaim and a devoted following, particularly in Ireland, Energy Orchard never achieved major commercial breakthrough. They disbanded in the mid-1990s. Bap Kennedy pursued a successful solo career before his death in 2016. Energy Orchard represented Northern Irish rock's attempt to address the Troubles through music while maintaining international appeal, demonstrating that political music could be both thoughtful and accessible.
Energy Orchard vinyl records (11)
ENERGY ORCHARD Sailortown (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single includes Jesus Christ and Atlantic City picture sleeve MCAT1402) Track Listing: 1. Sailortown 2. Jesus Christ 3. Atlantic City
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD King Of Love (Deleted 1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including live versions of Women and People Get Ready recorded at Londons Mean Fiddler on March 1st 1990 picture sleeve MCAT1428) Track Listing: 1. King Of Love 2. Women 3. People Get Ready
£8.00 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Blue Eyed Boy (1991 UK 3-track 12 vinyl EP including Lets Get On [With The Business Of Life] and Church Of Energy picture sleeve MCST1579) Track Listing: Blue Eyed Boy Lets Get On Church Of Energy
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD How The West Was Won (1992 UK 4-track 12 vinyl single including both 7 and 12 Extended Remix versions backed with Little Paleface and Shipyard Song picture sleeve MCST1605) Track Listing: How The West Was Won - 7 Version How The West Was Won - 12 Extended Remix Little Paleface Shipyard Song
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Somebodys Brother (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl EP also featuring Lion and Sailortown all recorded live on the Mobile studio at the Marquee July 1990 picture sleeve MCAT1445) Track Listing: Somebodys Brother - Live Lion - Live Sailortown - Live
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Energy Orchard (1990 UK 12-track LP the self-titled debut album from the Northern Ireland based rockers complete with lyric inner & picture sleeve. The inner has a small seam split otherwise the sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played MCG6083) Track Listing: Belfast Somebodys Brother Lion One Two Brown Eyes King of Love Sailortown Walk In Love This House Must Fall Sweet Irish Rose Hard Street Good Day to Die Belfast (Instrumental)
£17.00 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Somebodys Brother (1990 UK 7 vinyl single also includes a live version of Lion recorded at the Marquee in July 1990 glossy picture sleeve MCA1445) Track Listing: 1. Somebodys Brother 2. Lion - Live
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Sailortown (1990 UK 7 vinyl single also including Jesus Christ picture sleeve MCA1402) Track Listing: 1. Sailortown 2. Jesus Christ
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Belfast (1990 UK 7 single picture sleeve also including One Two Brown Eyes MCA1392)
£7.99 used
ENERGY ORCHARD Sailortown (1990 UK 7 single limited edition numbered picture sleeve also including Jesus Christ. The sleeve displays some faint shelfwear whilst the vinyl remains in stunning as new condition. MCA1402) Track Listing: 1. Sailortown 2. Jesus Christ
£9.99 used