Eoin French (born 1987), known professionally as Talos, is an Irish

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musician from

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Early life

Eoin French grew up on the north side of

. He trained as an architect and lectured in architecture at

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. He was a member of the band Hush War Cry, and also studied at

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. His stage name is a reference to the mythical

Talos In Greek mythology, Talos — also spelled Talus (; el, Τάλως, ''Tálōs'') or Talon (; el, Τάλων, ''Tálōn'') — was a giant automaton made of bronze to protect Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's sh ...

, a giant automaton made of bronze that protected

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Career

Talos began his career in 2013. His first album, ''Wild Alee'', was nominated for the Choice Music Prize, and ''

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'' awarded it four stars, calling it "a spectacularly assured debut deserving of a wide audience". His second album, ''Far Out Dust'', was released in 2019. His third album, ''Dear Chaos'', is due for release on 7 Oct 2022.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Wild Alee'' (2017) * ''Far Out Dust'' (2019) * ''Dear Chaos'' (2022)

EPs

* ''Tethered Bones'' (2014) * ''O Sanctum'' (2016) * ''Live at St. Luke's'' (2018)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Talos 1987 births 21st-century Irish people Living people Irish electronic musicians Irish folk singers Musicians from Cork (city) Alumni of University College Cork Academics of University College Cork