Those of you who took time out during the Paddy’s day weekend to scan the sunday papers would have come accross this rather excellent feature on the Sunday Independent. For those of you who missed it, you can read it here.

Paul Hourican has just released his first album through his own record label, Hurricane. He tells Alison O’Riordan about his career and taking control

Sunday Independent: March 16 2008

Delorentos, Director and Channel One have all made big names for themselves, and now it’s the turn of singer/ songwriter and fellow Malahidian Paul Hourican whose debut album Let the Enemy In has just been released through Warner Music Ireland.

Hourican gives his own perspective, saying: “Malahide is a very unique place and central to my writing. It’s an isolated place where a lot of people know each other, and in my opinion it’s a healthy output for all these young people from this picturesque village to be out there making music. Read the rest of this entry »

Today sees the long awaited release of Paul’s debut album, Let the enemy in. Already receiving rave reviews across a wide spectrum of publications, now you can find out what all the fuss is about. The album is waiting for you in all decent record stores.

Digital downloads are available at the following; 7digital, iTunes, 3Music and Vodafone Live. 0² customers with 3G iMode handsets will be able to download the tune via Napster.

You can also purchase the single right here at paul hourican.net.


Track Listing:

1. New York city lights
2. Alive
3. Even though you’re gone
4. One step forward
5. All I ever wanted
6. Lost at sea
7. She’s gotta be (the one)
8. Forget yer blues
9. Still she haunts me
10. Don’t know if I do know
11. In a funny way
12. Let it go