An Appointment with Mr Yeats
The Waterboys · 2011
56 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music
A haunting blend of Celtic melodies and folk rock, bringing W.B. Yeats' poetry to life through evocative instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- evocative storytelling through poetry
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- reflective listening on quiet evenings
- captivating instrumentation for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefering standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'An Appointment with Mr Yeats' marked The Waterboys' return to the forefront of Celtic music after a period of varied stylistic exploration since their 2007 album 'Book of Lightning'. By interpreting Yeats' poetry, the band not only reaffirmed their artistic roots but also showcased their ability to bridge literary artistry with musical innovation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Fairport Convention· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Hosting of the Shee 4:29
- 2 Song of Wandering Aengus 5:26
- 3 News for the Delphic Oracle 4:30
- 4 A Full Moon in March 2:08
- 5 Sweet Dancer 3:26
- 6 White Birds 5:07
- 7 The Lake Isle of Innisfree 2:23
- 8 Mad as the Mist and Snow 4:06
- 9 Before the World Was Made 1:46
- 10 September 1913 7:20
- 11 An Irish Airman Forsees His Death 2:34
- 12 Politics 3:50
- 13 Let the Earth Bear Witness 3:37
- 14 The Faery's Last Song 5:53
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