Hothouse Flowers
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Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock band that combine traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel, and rock. Formed in 1985 in Dublin, they started as street performers. Their first album, People (1988), was the most successful debut album in Irish history, reaching No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the UK. After two more albums and extensive touring, the group separated in 1994. Since getting back together in 1998, the band members have been sporadically issuing new songs and touring, but also pursuing solo careers.
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This 2006 Hothouse Flowers collection from WEA International mines much of the same territory as Rhino's Greatest Hits and London's Best of Hothouse Flowers, boasting a wealth of favorites like "Don't Go," "It'll Be Easier in the Morning," "I'm Sorry," "Give It Up," and "I Can See Clearly Now." What sets The Platinum Collection apart from previous overviews is the inclusion of rarities like "Hard Rain," "Kansas City," and "Hydroman," making it solid choice for longtime fans as well as newcomers to the Irish group's soulful gospel and blues-kissed Celtic pop.