Charles O'Brien's "A Captain Unafraid" is a compelling journey through sound, released on May 22, 2017, under Trouble or Fortune Records. Clocking in at 57 minutes, this album is a rich tapestry of tracks that draw inspiration from various locations and stories, each song a vivid portrait of its namesake. From the haunting melodies of "An Raibh tú i gCill Alla?" to the rhythmic pulse of "Marine Mambí (Johnny Dynamite)," O'Brien weaves a narrative that is both intimate and expansive. The album's title track, "A Captain Unafraid," sets the tone for a collection that is unafraid to explore the depths of human experience, while tracks like "The Bronx" and "The Maine" ground the listener in the grit and beauty of specific places. With "A Captain Unafraid," Charles O'Brien delivers an album that is as much a testament to his artistic vision as it is a celebration of the stories and landscapes that inspire him.
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Tracks
The East RiverCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
An Raibh tú i gCill Alla?Charles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, Ceara Conway, William Kemp
The 11th WardCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
The BronxCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
The OysterCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
The Ear InnCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
McSorley's, 1888Charles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
The ButcherCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
The Blue Peaks of the Trinidad MountainsCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
The MaineCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
An Bothairín CaolCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien
Deadly BreachCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
Marine Mambí (Johnny Dynamite)Charles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien
Hotel AmericaCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp
East Fifteenth StreetCharles O'Brien, Charlie O' Brien, William Kemp