Release date: November 28, 2025
Luka Bloom is a celebrated Irish folk singer-songwriter known for his intimate voice, poetic lyricism, and distinctive acoustic-guitar style. Since emerging in the late 1980s, he has gained worldwide acclaim for his heartfelt songwriting and dynamic live performances. This record features a selection of tracks he performed on 2 Meter Sessions between 1990 and 2005.
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Luka Bloom is a celebrated Irish folk singer-songwriter known for his intimate voice, poetic lyricism, and distinctive acoustic-guitar style. Since emerging in the late 1980s, he has gained worldwide acclaim for his heartfelt songwriting and dynamic live performances. Over the decades, Bloom has built an extensive body of work that blends folk, contemporary influences, and deeply personal storytelling, securing his place as one of Ireland’s most enduring and expressive musical voices.
TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source
| Side A | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gone To Pablo | September 25, 1990 |
| 2 | Diamond Mountain | May 6, 1994 |
| 3 | I Am Not At War With Anyone | April 27, 2003 |
| 4 | Rescue Mission | August 22, 1998 |
| 5 | No Surprises | March 11, 2001 |
| 6 | Holy Ground | August 22, 1998 |
| Side B | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exploring The Blue | April 27, 2003 |
| 2 | Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself | August 22, 1998 |
| 3 | Sunny Sailor Boy | May 6, 1994 |
| 4 | The Man Is Alive | February 6, 1990 |
| 5 | Monsoon | November 11, 2002 |
| 6 | Thank You For Bringing Me Here | April 27, 2005 |
SESSION CREDITS
February 6, 1990 | Session #122
Recording location: NOB JPR 1, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Herman Geerling
September 25, 1990 | Session #164
Recording location: NOB JPR 1, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Jos van de Berg
May 6, 1994 | Session #442
Recording location: NOB JPR 1, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Berry Kramer
August 22, 1998 | Session #761
Recording location: Studio The Mill, River Liffey (Ireland)
Sound engineer: Wouter Hasebos
March 11, 2001 | Session #930
Recording location:AVRO 9, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Thijs Peters
November 11, 2002 | Session #1044
Recording location: Bullet Sound Studio, Nederhorst den Berg
Sound engineer: Erik Ras
April 20, 2003 | Session #1081
Recording location: AVRO 9, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Misja van Waterschoot
April 27, 2005 | Session #1181
Recording location: Wisseloord Studio, Hilversum
Sound engineer: John Sonneveld