{"title":"Hozier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Hozier\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew John Hozier-Byrne, performing as Hozier, was born in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland on March 17, 1990. He attended Trinity College Dublin before pursuing music full-time. He signed with Rubyworks Records and his single Take Me to Church (2013) became an international viral hit before his self-titled debut Hozier (2014). The album reached number two on the Billboard 200. He has continued releasing material across multiple decades, with Wasteland, Baby! (2019) and Unreal Unearth (2023, a concept album drawing on Dante's Inferno) continuing his commercial and critical success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHozier's sound combines indie folk, blues rock, soul, gospel, alternative rock, and folk rock with his distinctive baritone vocal delivery, gospel-influenced vocal arrangements, and lyrical content addressing love, social justice, mythology, and Irish identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake Me to Church EP (2013, Rubyworks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHozier (2014, Rubyworks\/Island\/Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasteland, Baby! (2019, Rubyworks\/Island\/Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnreal Unearth (2023, Rubyworks\/Island\/Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubyworks, Island, and Columbia pressings of the Hozier catalog have been issued in extensive color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Hozier typically start with Hozier (2014) or Unreal Unearth (2023). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hozier-self-titled-cd","title":"Self-Titled CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e2014 debut album from the acclaimed Irish musician. Following up his two EPs, he co- produced the new album with Ron Kirwan (PJ Harvey and Depeche Mode). Tastemakers and critics have wholeheartedly embraced Hozier's spirited and soulful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540739797175,"sku":"210000089089","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/hst.jpg?v=1781154081"},{"product_id":"hozier-wasteland-baby-vinyl-180g-expanded","title":"Wasteland Baby 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the sonic brilliance of Hozier's acclaimed album, \"Wasteland, Baby!\" with the Sony\/Legacy 2LP (180g) Expanded Edition. This deluxe vinyl release delivers an unparalleled listening experience with rich, immersive sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541034512567,"sku":"210000090935","price":40.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4343182-3186321.jpg?v=1781155164"},{"product_id":"hozier-self-titled-10th-anniv-yellow-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrazy to think that this was this man's FIRST album and he's already feeling like a fleshed-out artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541046145207,"sku":"210000096595","price":42.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/418467292907-500.webp?v=1781155204"},{"product_id":"hozier-unreal-unearth-unending-deluxe-white-vinyl","title":"Unreal Unearth Unending LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e16 original album tracks plus 10 songs never-before pressed on vinyl including the global smash hit “Too Sweet” and a previously unreleased new track “Hymn To Virgil.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541084680375,"sku":"210000094241","price":71.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/51moivzkuzl-sl500.jpg?v=1781155331"},{"product_id":"hozier-unreal-unearth-cd","title":"Unreal Unearth CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eHozier's \"Unreal Unearth\" hits like the afterglow of a late-night diner run; comforting yet thought-provoking. Tracks such as \"Eat Your Young\" and \"I, Carrion (Icarian)\" weave strong melodies and sharp lyrics that linger long after the last note, making you reflect on moments you've never voiced. This album urges you to dive deep into each meticulously crafted song, bringing a clarity that feels as refreshing as a cold drink on a humid day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785662935223,"sku":"210000082693","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4217766-2981283.jpg?v=1783045583"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/hozier.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}