Crann Úll
Clannad · 1980
31 min · 9 tracks · new age music
Ethereal harmonies and traditional Irish melodies intertwine, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape for introspection.
Why this album works
'Crann Úll' is significant for its role in popularizing Irish music internationally, contributing to the emergence of the Celtic music revival. The album received critical acclaim and helped establish Clannad as a leading act within the new age movement, influencing subsequent artists and groups in the genre.
- Best for
- ethereal harmonies inviting introspection steady pacing for quiet moments short tracks for reflection
- Context
- Released in 1980, 'Crann Úll' was Clannad's third studio album, following their earlier works 'Clannad' (1973) and 'Dúlamán' (1976). At this point in their career, Clannad was beginning to carve out a unique niche combining Celtic influences with contemporary arrangements, setting the stage for their later prominence in the new age genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Forest· Mike Oldfield· Loreena McKennitt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ar a Ghabháil 'n a 'Chuain Damh 3:26
- 2 The Last Rose of Summer Standout 4:14
- 3 Crúiscín Lán 2:32
- 4 Bacach Shíle Andai 2:32
- 5 Lá Coimhthióch Fán Dtuath (A Strange Day in the Countryside) Standout 3:48
- 6 Crann Úll Standout 3:44
- 7 Gathering Mushrooms 2:37
- 8 An Buinnéan Buí 4:14
- 9 Planxty Browne 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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