Mick Flannery The House Must Win CD

The House Must Win is conceived as a standalone musical album that expands upon the narrative world of Mick Flannery’s debut record, Evening Train. All songs are written by Mick Flannery and produced by Liam Robinson, with guest features from: Anaïs Mitchell Yvonne Daly David Flannery Eamonn Flannery Brian Flannery Jenn Grant Lisa Hannigan Jeffrey Martin Tabitha Smyth Susan O’Neill Marybeth O’Mahoney Mick Flannery has also written both the script and music for the accompanying stage production, collaborating with Liam Robinson (Hadestown), premiering in the spring of 2026. The House Must Win album is conceived as a standalone musical work that draws from, and expands upon, the narrative world of Mick Flannery’s debut album Evening Train, reimagined through years of artistic growth and lived experience. Mick has written both the script and music for the stage production, collaborating with Liam Robinson (Hadestown) on new orchestrations, bringing theatrical scope and structural ambition to the album recordings. Robinson brings a cinematic, orchestral dimension to the songs, emphasizing eerie atmospheres and dramatic tension that underscore the album’s narrative. Featured artists include Anaïs Mitchell and Yvonne Daly.

Tracklisting

1.  Overture
2.  Creak In The Door - Mick Flannery (feat. Jenn Grant)
3.  Rising Tide - Mick Flannery (feat. Anaïs Mitchell)
4.  When I've Got A Dollar - Mick Flannery (feat. Yvonne Daly)
5.  Take It On The Chin - Mick Flannery (feat. Brian Flannery, Eamonn Flannery feat. David Flannery)
6.  Grace’s Waltz - Mick Flannery (feat. Lisa Hannigan)
7.  Tripping O’er His Trousers - Mick Flannery
8.  The Tender - Mick Flannery
9.  Bonnie Rogue - Mick Flannery
10. Talk To Me - Mick Flannery (feat. Jeffrey Martin)
11. Daddy - Mick Flannery
12. I'll Be Out Here - Mick Flannery (Tabitha Smyth)
13. The House Must Win - Mick Flannery
14. The Rebel - Mick Flannery (feat. Susan O'Neill)
15. Take Me With You Then - Mick Flannery (feat. Yvonne Daly)
16. One Chance - Mick Flannery (Marybeth O'Mahony, Yvonne Daly)
17. In The Gutter - Mick Flannery
18. Let Me Be - Mick Flannery
19. Bags Packed - Mick Flannery
20. All In - Mick Flannery (feat. David Flannery)
21. Ride On - Mick Flannery
22. Evening Train - Mick Flannery