HOTHOUSE FLOWERS – The Older We Get – The London Years – 8CD Clamshell Box Set

Description

Limited Edition 8 x CD Set housed in a robust clamshell box with CDs in printed card wallets featuring the original album sleeves, plus a 28-page booklet that features sleeve notes written by founding member Fiachna Braonin, offering personal insights and reflections on the bands journey.

Definitive 8CD box set celebrating the rich legacy of Hothouse Flowers, one of Ireland’s most beloved bands.

Spanning their prolific years with London Records (19871999), this collection brings together all the music that cemented their reputation for soulful, heartfelt rock infused with Celtic influences.

Housed in a robust clamshell box with CDs in printed card wallets featuring the original album sleeves, plus a 28-page booklet that features sleeve notes written by founding member Fiachna Braonin, offering personal insights and reflections on the bands journey.

All the tracks have been sourced from the tape archives of London Records.

Once named by Rolling Stone as the best unsigned band in the World they went on to record four studio albums, People (1988), Home‘ (1990), Songs From The Rain (1993) and Born (1998) with London Records which are all featured here along with many single versions, rare B-sides, and live versions, plus an entire disc of previously unreleased demo versions sourced from the London Records tape archives all offering fans a deep dive into the band’s creative journey from over the years.

From their chart-topping debut to their later, introspective works, Hothouse Flowers consistently pushed the boundaries, blending rock, folk, and soul with Irish roots. This collection not only captures their biggest moments but also unveils hidden gems.

The bands first hit single, Dont Go‘, released in 1988, remains one of their most iconic tracks, capturing the raw energy and emotion that propelled them into the global spotlight.

Following the success of their debut album, the band continued to deliver chart-topping hits. Give It Up, from their sophomore album Home, exemplifies their ability to craft uplifting anthems, while I Can See Clearly Now, a vibrant cover of Johnny Nashs classic, became a fan favourite, highlighting their versatility and ability to reinterpret timeless songs.

This Hothouse Flowers box set is a loving tribute to a band whose music transcends time and genres. Whether you are reliving cherished memories or discovering their magic for the first time, this collection is an essential addition to any music library. The Hothouse Flowers are embarking on a nine date UK tour starting in Newcastle on June 6th.

For more information, please visit https:hothouseflowers.com

Tracklist:

DISC ONE
PEOPLE + BONUS TRACKS
1 IM SORRY
2 DONT GO
3 FORGIVEN
4 ITLL BE EASIER IN THE MORNING
5 HALLELUAH JORDAN
6 IF YOU GO
7 THE OLDER WE GET
8 YES I WAS
9 LOVE DONT WORK THIS WAY
10 BALLAD OF KATIE
11 FEET ON THE GROUND
12 LONELY LANE
13 SAVED
14 DONT GO (SINGLE VERSION)
15 BETTER AND BETTER
16 DONT GO (LIVE ACOUSTIC VERSION) *
17 BIG FAT HEART *
18 HYDROMAN

DISC TWO
BONUS TRACKS
1 DONT GO (EXTENDED VERSION) *
2 FEET ON THE GROUND (SIZE 12 MIX) *
3 HARD RAIN
4 STRANGE FEELING
5 CARRICKFERGUS
6 SEELINE WOMAN
7 MOUNTAINS
8 LOVE DONT WORK THIS WAY (LIVE,
INTERNATIONAL, MANCHESTER, JUNE 1988) *
9 THE OLDER WE GET (LIVE, INTERNATIONAL, MANCHESTER, JUNE 1988) *
10 YES I WAS (LIVE, INTERNATIONAL, MANCHESTER, JUNE 1988) *
11 IF YOURE HAPPY (LIVE, INTERNATIONAL, MANCHESTER, JUNE 1988) *
12 HYDROMAN (LIVE, BERLIN, 1987) +
13 FREEDOM (LIVE, BERLIN, 1987) +
14 WILLY (LIVE, BERLIN, 1987) +
15 HARD RAIN (LIVE, BERLIN, 1987) +
16 DONT GO (LIVE, BERLIN, 1987) +

DISC THREE
HOME + BONUS TRACKS
1 HARDSTONE CITY
2 GIVE IT UP
3 CHRISTCHURCH BELLS
4 SWEET MARIE
5 GIVING IT ALL AWAY
6 SHUT UP AND LISTEN
7 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW
8 MOVIES
9 EYES WIDE OPEN
10 WATER
11 HOME
12 TRYING TO GET THROUGH
13 DANCE TO THE STORM
14 SEOLADH NA NGAMHNA
15 GIVE IT UP (EDIT)
16 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (SINGLE VERSION)
17 MOVIES (SINGLE VERSION)
18 HARDSTONE CITY (SHORT VERSION)
19 THE ROSE (FEATURING THE DUBLINERS)

DISC FOUR
B-SIDES & LIVE
1 IF YOURE HAPPY (LIVE AT THE RDS STADIUM, DUBLIN, SEPT 88)
2 BEAN PHAIDIN (LIVE AT THE RDS STADIUM, DUBLIN, SEPT 88)
3 IF YOU GO (LIVE AT THE RDS STADIUM, DUBLIN, SEPT 88)
4 KANSAS CITY (LIVE)
5 BETTER DAYS AHEAD (LIVE)
6 STRANGE FEELING (LIVE)
7 I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (LIVE, EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE, MAY 90) *
8 EYES WIDE OPEN (LIVE, EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE, MAY 90) *
9 HARDSTONE CITY (LIVE, EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE, MAY 90) *
10 SHUT UP AND LISTEN (LIVE, EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE, MAY 90) *
11 GIVING IT ALL AWAY (LIVE, AUSTRALIA, FEB 91)
12 HALLELUAH JORDAN (LIVE, AUSTRALIA, FEB 91)
13 CHRISTCHURCH BELLS (LIVE, AUSTRALIA, FEB 91)
14 SI DO MHAMO I (LIVE IN MELBOURNE)

DISC FIVE
SONGS FROM THE RAIN + BONUS TRACKS
1 THIS IS IT (YOUR SOUL)
2 ONE TONGUE
3 AN EMOTIONAL TIME
4 BE GOOD
5 GOOD FOR YOU
6 ISNT IT AMAZING
7 THING OF BEAUTY
8 YOUR NATURE
9 SPIRIT OF THE LAND
10 GYPSY FAIR
11 STAND BESIDE ME
12 AN EMOTIONAL TIME (SINGLE VERSION)
13 THING OF BEAUTY (EDIT) *
14 ONE TONGUE (SINGLE VERSION)
15 ONE TONGUE (REMIX)

DISC SIX
B-SIDES & EXTRA TRACKS
1 THE SEASONS WHEELS
2 HELP US MAKE OUR PEACE
3 SONG OF ECUADOR
4 AIR FROM THE HILLS
5 BANISHED MISFORTUNE
6 LET THE RHYTHM TAKE YOU HOME
7 CARRY ON
8 THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING
9 THE REBEL
10 SAME SONG
11 WISH YOU EVERYTHING
12 THE RAIN
13 OF THE PEOPLE
14 THE WELL
15 LET HIM KNOW
16 GETTING TOO MUCH
17 SUSPICIOUS MINDS
18 FOREVER YOUNG

DISC SEVEN
BORN + BONUS TRACKS
1 YOU CAN LOVE ME NOW
2 TURN UP THE REVERB
3 FOREVER MORE
4 BORN
5 POP SONG
6 USED TO CALL IT LOVE
7 AT LAST
8 FIND THE TIME
9 I BELIEVE
10 LEARNING TO WALK
11 YOU CAN LOVE ME NOW (RADIO EDIT)
12 ITS A MANS MANS WORLD
13 LOVE DONT WORK THIS WAY (98 VERSION)
14 TURN UP THE REVERB (DEMO VERSION) +
15 BORN (DEMO VERSION) +
16 I BELIEVE (DEMO VERSION) +

DISC EIGHT
DEMO VERSIONS
1 MOVIES +
2 WATER +
3 SHUT UP AND LISTEN +
4 LET HIM KNOW +
5 HARDSTONE CITY +
6 HELP US MAKE OUR PEACE +
7 SPIRIT OF THE LAND +
8 THE WELL +
9 HE WHO WAS +
10 CHANGING TIDES +
11 ANGEL FRIEND +
12 GETTING TOO MUCH +
13 THING OF BEAUTY +
14 HURTIN +
15 JUNK FOOD +
16 GO MAITH +

+ denotes previously unreleased
*denotes on CD for the first time in the UK
denotes bonus track