Crann Úll cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal harmonies inviting introspection
  • steady pacing for quiet moments
  • short tracks for reflection
  • consistent melodic journey throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy engagement
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career 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
Enya· Loreena McKennitt· Secret Garden

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 4:14
  • 3 Crúiscín Lán 2:32
  • 4 Bacach Shíle Andai 2:32
  • 5 Lá Coimhthióch Fán Dtuath (A Strange Day in the Countryside) 3:48
  • 6 Crann Úll 3:44
  • 7 Gathering Mushrooms 2:37
  • 8 An Buinnéan Buí 4:14
  • 9 Planxty Browne 4:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata