The Táin is a Horslips album. In their unique Celtic rock style, they tell the story of the Táin Bó Cuailgne (the Cattle Raid of Cooley). Following is a track listing, now with brief explanations of each song.
On a more personal note, I wholly recommend you try and find this album somewhere - it's probably the best Horslips album around. Of course, if you don't like Celtic rock, it's hardly for you..
- Setanta
Cu Chulainn's actual name, this song details up to the point when he kills his friend Ferdia.
- Maeve's Court
A rather flowery description of Maeve's fort on the hill in Connacht.
- Charolais
- The March (part 1)
- The March (part 2)
Charolais is certainly not the legendary Bull. This song is set to Rosc Catha na Mumhan (the Battle Hymn of Munster). The March is a continuation of Charolais.
- You Can't Fool the Beast
- Dearg Doom
Dearg Doom -> Red Destroyer. Cu Chulainn's ferocity is the theme to this song.
- Ferdia's Song
- Gae Bolga
A reprise of Setanta, concentrating on the part where Cu Chulainn tries to avert the fight between himself and Ferdia. Gae Bolga is Cu Chulainn's magic spear.
- Cu Chulainn's Lament
Cu Chulainn suffers from pangs of conscience. This is possibly the closest medieval Irish heroes got to Goth poetry.
- Faster Than the Hound
The story focuses on MacRoth, a messenger for Maeve. He recounts the events of the Táin.
- The Silver Spear
Buildup to the coming battle. The Ulstermen are readying themselves for battle. How unusual.
- More Than You Can Chew
Set to The March of the King of Laois, this song is Cu Chulainn's warning to Maeve.
- The Morrigan's Dream
Details the upcoming battle. Is considerably more chipper than you'd expect - it's set to Old Noll's Jig.
- Time To Kill
The closing song. The beginning of the battle. An interesting juxtaposition?
Set to The Humours of Whiskey.
Information partially from vinyl cover and http://www.tuatha.org.