After the Fall

After the Fall is an album by the Irish musician Mary Coughlan, released in 1997. It followed a tumultuous period in her life, after which she embraced sobriety.

Overview

After the Fall is an album by the Irish musician Mary Coughlan, released in 1997. It followed a tumultuous period in her life, after which she embraced sobriety. After the Fall was Coughlan's first studio album to be widely distributed in the United States. A video was produced for "When I Am Laid in Earth", which was shot at Neil Jordan's former house. Production Recorded in Ireland, the album was produced by Erik Visser. The lyrics to "Dilemma" were based on a poem by Dorothy Parker. "Saint Judy" was written by Marc Almond. "Poison Words" is about domestic violence. "When I Am Laid in Earth" is based on the composition by Henry Purcell. Critical reception

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