Mick Flannery The House Must Win Vinyl LP

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

LP 1

SIDE A

1.  Overture

2.  Creak In The Door (feat. Jenn Grant)

3.  Rising Tide (feat. Anaïs Mitchell)

4.  When I've Got A Dollar (feat. Yvonne Daly)

5.  Take It On The Chin (feat. Brian Flannery, Eamonn Flannery feat. David Flannery)

6.  Grace’s Waltz (feat. Lisa Hannigan)

7.  Tripping O’er His Trousers

SIDE B

1.  The Tender

2.  Bonnie Rogue

3.  Talk To Me (feat. Jeffrey Martin)

4.  Daddy

5.  I'll Be Out Here (Tabitha Smyth)

LP 2

SIDE C

1.  The House Must Win

2.  The Rebel (feat. Susan O'Neill)

3.  Take Me With You Then (feat. Yvonne Daly)

4.  One Chance (Marybeth O'Mahony, Yvonne Daly)

5.  In The Gutter

SIDE D

1.  Let Me Be

2.  Bags Packed

3.  All In (feat. David Flannery)

4.  Ride On

5.  Evening Train