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Each of Ben Reel's albums carries an undercurrent, and his twelfth studio album, Spirit’s Not Broken, is no exception. In a world gripped by conflict, climate anxiety, and suffering, it’s easy to feel powerless. Yet this record reaffirms a timeless truth – the power of love and human connection.
Musically, the album begins with raw rock energy before flowing into soulful, R&B-infused grooves, evoking echoes of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Van Morrison, and Sting. The result is an uplifting and deeply human work ,both urgent and timeless.
Ben released his debut This Is the Movie in 1999. Since then, he has built a rich body of work across genres, blending rock, folk, soul, and reggae. Critics have drawn comparisons to Dylan, The Band, John Hiatt, and even dubbed him “the Irish Springsteen.” His distinctive voice has also been likened to Roy Orbison, yet Ben Reel remains unmistakably his own man.
Over a solo career spanning more than 25 years, Ben has earned widespread acclaim and appeared on BBC, RTÉ, NPO Radio and more. He has supported and collaborated with artists such as Jools Holland, The Cranberries, Hal Ketchum, The Blockheads, David Olney and Nanci Griffith. In Nashville, he recorded The Nashville Calling (2020) with Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack, featuring E Street Band’s Garry W. Tallent ,an album that reached No. 1 on the Euro Americana Chart.
With a loyal international fan base and tireless work ethic, Ben Reel remains one of Ireland’s most enduring troubadours.
Musically, the album begins with raw rock energy before flowing into soulful, R&B-infused grooves, evoking echoes of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Van Morrison, and Sting. The result is an uplifting and deeply human work ,both urgent and timeless.
Ben released his debut This Is the Movie in 1999. Since then, he has built a rich body of work across genres, blending rock, folk, soul, and reggae. Critics have drawn comparisons to Dylan, The Band, John Hiatt, and even dubbed him “the Irish Springsteen.” His distinctive voice has also been likened to Roy Orbison, yet Ben Reel remains unmistakably his own man.
Over a solo career spanning more than 25 years, Ben has earned widespread acclaim and appeared on BBC, RTÉ, NPO Radio and more. He has supported and collaborated with artists such as Jools Holland, The Cranberries, Hal Ketchum, The Blockheads, David Olney and Nanci Griffith. In Nashville, he recorded The Nashville Calling (2020) with Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack, featuring E Street Band’s Garry W. Tallent ,an album that reached No. 1 on the Euro Americana Chart.
With a loyal international fan base and tireless work ethic, Ben Reel remains one of Ireland’s most enduring troubadours.
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