Irish troubadour Ben Reel returns in 2026 with his twelfth studio album, Spirit’s Not Broken. In a world marked by war, division, and uncertainty, the record carries a timeless message: hope, resilience, and above all, love. The album opens with raw rock energy before flowing into soulful, R&B-infused grooves, echoing the spirit of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Van Morrison and Sting. It’s a journey that blends grit with grace, reinforcing Ben’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most versatile and enduring songwriters.
Since launching his solo career in 1999 with This Is the Movie, Ben has carved a distinctive path through rock, folk, soul, and Americana. Critics have compared him to John Hiatt, Roy Orbison, even dubbing him “the Irish Springsteen,” yet his sound remains unmistakably his own.
With Spirit’s Not Broken, Ben Reel delivers not just an album, but a soulful call to resilience in challenging times and cements his reputation as a fearless and ever-evolving artist.