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Bedlam Born

Steeleye Span · 2000

51 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk

A tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with psychedelic textures and contemporary storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • narrative-driven storytelling experience
  • contemplative and reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Bedlam Born' was released in 2000, Steeleye Span was in a phase of revitalization after experiencing lineup changes in the late 1990s. This album marked a return to their roots in folk music while embracing a modern sensibility, following their previous work 'Time,' which had explored a more experimental sound.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Well Done Liar! 4:36
  • 2 Who Told the Butcher 2:58
  • 3 John of Ditchford 3:44
  • 4 I See His Blood Upon the Rose 5:00
  • 5 Black Swan 1:50
  • 6 The Beggar 3:01
  • 7 Poor Old Soldier 2:22
  • 8 Arbour 1:26
  • 9 There Was a Wealthy Merchant 4:58
  • 10 Beyond the Dreaming Place 3:04
  • 11 We Poor Labouring Men 5:08
  • 12 The Connemara Cradle Song 5:40
  • 13 Stephen 4:27
  • 14 The White Cliffs of Dover 3:08

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