The Devlins were an

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band originating from

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, although the eponymous Devlin brothers were born in Newry,

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.Returning duo keen to show the Devlin in the detail
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History

The Devlins have released four albums to date. Their first album, ''Drift'', received a four-star review in ''

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''. After several years where Colin Devlin developed a solo career, the Devlins did shows in Ireland in 2011 and released a new single, promising a new album in 2012; however, this album was never released. Colin Devlin has continued actively working as a solo musician.

Soundtrack inclusions

"Waiting" was featured in remix form on the 2002 ''Six Feet Under'' soundtrack, but originally from their 1997 release ''Waiting''; and "World Outside", was included in the 2004 drama '' Closer''. Their song "Crossing The River" is featured in the soundtrack of '' Batman Forever''. Their Song "Montreal" was featured in one episode of Discovery Channel's ''

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''.

Discography

The Devlins

* ''Drift'' (1993), single "I Knew That" 1994 video directed by Paul Boyd * ''Waiting'' (1997) * ''Consent'' (2002) * ''Waves'' (2004)

Colin Devlin

;Albums * ''Democracy Of One'' (2009) * ''The Killing Joke'' (instrumental soundtrack) (2013) * ''High Point'' (2018) ;Singles * "Let The Great World Spin" (non-album single) (2012) * "On New Year’s Day" (non-album single) (2015) * "Time Rolls By" (track from the motion picture soundtrack, '' Jenny’s Wedding)'' (2015) * "Love Is Blindness" (non-album single, a cover of the band U2’s song from '' Achtung Baby''. The song features

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, from the band Poco) (2021)

References

External links

Official Colin Devlin website
Irish indie rock groups Musical groups established in 1993 Musical groups from Dublin (city) 1993 establishments in Ireland {{Rock-band-stub