Release date:
May 22, 2026
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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 MitchellYvonne DalyDavid FlanneryEamonn FlanneryBrian FlanneryJenn GrantLisa HanniganJeffrey MartinTabitha SmythSusan O'NeillMarybeth O'MahoneyMick 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.
Tracklist:
- 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
- 8. The Tender
- 9. Bonnie Rogue
- 10. Talk to Me (Feat. Jeffrey Martin)
- 11. Daddy
- 12. I'll Be Out Here (Tabitha Smyth)
- 13. The House Must Win
- 14. The Rebel (Feat. Susan O'Neill)
- 15. Take Me with You Then (Feat. Yvonne Daly)
- 16. One Chance (Marybeth O'Mahony, Yvonne Daly)
- 17. In the Gutter
- 18. Let Me Be
- 19. Bags Packed
- 20. All in (Feat. David Flannery)
- 21. Ride on
- 22. Evening Train
