Fionn Regan- Singles/EP Offcuts

Irish Singer/Songwriter Fionn Regan materialize from nowhere with his debut album The End of History. Before this he had 3 marginally successful EPs called Hotel Room, Campaign Button and Reservoir. Looking through these older releases further strengthens the elusive and romantic nature of Fionn’s public character. This is because the dramatic progression as a songwriter and producer occurred so quickly between the EPs and the Album. To use a clique, looking at his catalogue as a whole suggests a ‘devil at the crossroads’ epiphany at some point in his musical career though in reality this phrase is probably far from the truth. When one looks back into Fionn’s history we nostalgically cannot resist the though of his album springing fully formed from his deep subconscious as his lyrics and natural musicianship would suggest.

This selection of offcuts from the slightly better parts of Fionn’s EPs are meant as a glimpse of his origins as a songwriter. Many of these have been re-worked into better arrangements and others have benefited from years of familiarity and increasing confidence. Special mentions go to Ice Cap Lullaby at just over a minute long is a glimmer of beauty. Perfectly constructed and surprisingly unsoothing, not because of disturbing lyrics or brooding guitars, but because of its fleeting presence ever tantalising the listener for more. Ballad of the Toad Eaters is an example of a extremely well written song but poorly executed. I have included it as a comparison for those that have heard it live. I heard it 2 years after it was released and in that time the spirit of the song has been unlocked and is coming in to its own.

For those that are always searching for more Fionn it’s a hard task. His live shows include many beauties that have either not been released or never recorded. It may suggest a new album is on the way.

p.s. Please contact me if you know of any rare tracks and where to get them

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