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Beautiful Wasteland

Capercaillie · 1997

56 min · 12 tracks · Celtic music

A rich tapestry of Gaelic melodies interwoven with contemporary arrangements and emotive storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Beautiful Wasteland' was released in 1997, Capercaillie had already established themselves as a leading force in the Celtic music scene, following their breakthrough album 'Delirium' in 1994. This album continued to build on their fusion of traditional Scottish folk with modern influences, showcasing their maturation as artists and solidifying their place in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Alan Stivell· Tri Yann· Enya

Tracklist

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

  • 1 M'Ionam 5:36
  • 2 Inexile 4:27
  • 3 The Tree 4:02
  • 4 Am mùr gorm (The Blue Rampart) 5:38
  • 5 Beautiful Wasteland 4:31
  • 6 Co ni mire rium (Who Will Flirt With Me?) 4:25
  • 7 Shelter 5:13
  • 8 Hebridean Hale-Bopp 4:28
  • 9 KeppleHall / 25 KTS 5:20
  • 10 Thiocfadh leat fanacht 4:25
  • 11 Finlay's 4:26
  • 12 Sardinia 4:22

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