After Hours: Forward to Scotland's Past
Battlefield Band · 1987
58 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music
A lively blend of traditional Scottish folk tunes infused with contemporary energy and storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lively tunes for social gatherings
- invigorating energy for outdoor activities
- nostalgic storytelling through melodies
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- celebratory vibes for festive occasions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, contemplative listening
- seek single-track focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1987, Battlefield Band was in the midst of their prolific period, having already released several albums since their formation in 1969. 'After Hours: Forward to Scotland's Past' is notable as it showcases their continued evolution in blending traditional Scottish music with modern influences, following their acclaimed album 'Home is Where the Heart Is' from 1985.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After Hours / The Green Gates / The Ship in Full Sail 3:35
- 2 Frideray 2:59
- 3 A Chance as Good as Any / Reid's Rant 3:22
- 4 Anthem 3:33
- 5 The Dear Green Place 4:50
- 6 Look Across the Water / Mrs. Garden of Troup / The Keelman Ower Land 4:32
- 7 The Green Plaid 3:50
- 8 Mary Cassidy 2:35
- 9 I Am the Common Man 3:03
- 10 The St. Kilda Girl's Lament / The St. Kilda Wedding March 2:55
- 11 The Lads o' the Fair 4:04
- 12 The Sauchiehall Street Salsa (McHugh's Other Foot) (The Man with Two Women) 3:10
- 13 The Boar and the Fox 4:08
- 14 The Battle of Waterloo / Kilcoy's March / The Quaker 5:14
- 15 The Snows of France and Holland 3:43
- 16 Bad Moon Rising / The Rising Moon Reel 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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