Released 20 years ago
Courage & Patience & Grit
Great Big Sea · 2006
203 min · 52 tracks · Celtic rock
Celtic-infused rock anthems resonate with lively instrumentation and storytelling, capturing the spirit of maritime culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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When I'm Up — This track embodies the album's uplifting spirit with its infectious chorus and celebrates resilience through vibrant instrumentation.
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Ordinary Day — A quintessential anthem of optimism, this song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics encapsulate the band's signature sound and ethos.
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The Night Pat Murphy Died — This track stands out with its narrative-driven approach and traditional feel, reflecting the band's roots while engaging listeners with storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lively sing-alongs with friends
- stories that spark nostalgia
- short bursts of energetic fun
- joyful celebration of maritime culture
- for summer gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer subdued, introspective music
- seek heavy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Courage & Patience & Grit' was released in 2006, Great Big Sea was solidifying their reputation as a staple in Canadian music, following their successful album 'Sea of No Cares' from 2004. This record marked a continuation of their exploration into traditional folk sounds blended with modern rock elements, showcasing their established identity while appealing to a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Flogging Molly· Altan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Captain Kidd 2:56
- 2 Jack Hinks 4:08
- 3 Sweet Forget Me Not 3:24
- 4 Billy Peddle 4:34
- 5 Concerning Charlie Horse 3:40
- 6 A Boat Like Gideon Brown 3:20
- 7 The Mermaid 3:59
- 8 The River Driver 3:20
- 9 Scolding Wife 3:59
- 10 Old Polina 2:34
- 11 Shines Right Through Me 3:17
- 12 When I'm Up 4:19
- 13 The Night Pat Murphy Died 3:37
- 14 When I Am King 2:48
- 15 General Taylor 3:33
- 16 Sea of No Cares 4:15
- 17 Helmet Head 3:00
- 18 Consequence Free 3:23
- 19 Mari-Mac 3:25
- 20 Ordinary Day 4:40
- 21 Excursion Around the Bay 2:41
- 22 Fortune Set 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Captain Kidd 2:54
- 2 Jack Hinks 6:16
- 3 Sweet Forget Me Not 5:44
- 4 Billy Peddle 6:42
- 5 I'm a Rover 5:49
- 6 Concerning Charlie Horse 3:49
- 7 A Boat Like Gideon Brown 5:06
- 8 The Mermaid 7:04
- 9 The River Driver 3:34
- 10 Scolding Wife 4:01
- 11 Old Polina 2:39
- 12 Shines Right Through Me 3:26
- 13 When I'm Up 4:23
- 14 The Night Pat Murphy Died 4:00
- 15 When I Am King 3:44
- 16 Danny Boy 3:05
- 17 Run Runaway 3:30
- 18 General Taylor 6:19
- 19 Sea of No Cares 5:33
- 20 Helmet Head 3:01
- 21 Consequence Free 3:23
- 22 Mari-Mac 3:24
- 23 Ordinary Day 6:17
- 24 Excursion Around the Bay 2:39
- 25 Fortune Set 4:12
- 26 Old Brown's Daughter 2:49
- 27 Shines Right Through Me 3:22
- 28 When I Am King 2:34
- 29 Captain Kidd 3:06
- 30 Lukey 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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