Bring 'Em All In
Mike Scott · 1995
43 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A reflective blend of rock melodies and poetic storytelling that captures the essence of personal and geographical landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bring ’em All In — This title track sets the tone for the album with its evocative imagery and calls for unity, embodying Scott's lyrical depth.
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Iona Song — This track highlights Scott's connection to place, blending spiritual themes with rich melodies that reflect his Scottish heritage.
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City Full of Ghosts (Dublin) — Capturing a sense of nostalgia and loss, this song showcases Scott's ability to weave personal reflections with broader cultural narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock with Celtic influences and personal storytelling, making it distinctive yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered instrumentation, gradually building to a full band sound by the chorus.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Celtic instruments, adding a distinct texture that complements the rock melodies.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for introspective moments that contrast with earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bring ’em All In 3:58
- 2 Iona Song 2:47
- 3 Edinburgh Castle 4:37
- 4 What Do You Want Me to Do? 3:05
- 5 I Know She’s in the Building 3:16
- 6 City Full of Ghosts (Dublin) 2:47
- 7 Wonderful Disguise 3:32
- 8 Sensitive Children 2:40
- 9 Learning to Love Him 1:39
- 10 She Is So Beautiful 4:05
- 11 Wonderful Disguise (reprise) 0:29
- 12 Long Way to the Light 6:32
- 13 Building the City of Light 3:50
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