What makes An Appointment with Mr Yeats by The Waterboys notable?

'An Appointment with Mr Yeats' stands out for its unique concept of setting the poetry of W.B. Yeats to music, which received significant acclaim and introduced Yeats' work to a new audience. The album was well-received in critical circles, highlighted by features in publications like Mojo and The Guardian, and it reinforced The Waterboys' status as key figures in contemporary folk music. 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.

Who is An Appointment with Mr Yeats for?

An Appointment with Mr Yeats works well if you're into haunting melodies for introspective moments, evocative storytelling through poetry and wave-like pacing with emotional peaks.

How many songs are on An Appointment with Mr Yeats?

An Appointment with Mr Yeats has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

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.

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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: Eric Clapton· Queen· Muse· Paul McCartney· Sting· John Lennon· Ringo Starr· Elton John

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Hosting of the Shee Standout 4:29
2 Song of Wandering Aengus Standout 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 Standout 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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