Leaving Friday Harbor
Battlefield Band · 1999
55 min · 15 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with intricate instrumentation and rhythmic storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leaving Friday Harbor — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, combining heartfelt lyrics and a haunting melody that reflects themes of departure and nostalgia.
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The Straw Man — This track stands out for its playful narrative and complex arrangement, featuring multiple tempo changes that keep listeners engaged throughout.
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The Pleasure Will Be Mine — With its upbeat rhythm and joyous instrumentation, this song showcases the band's signature blend of traditional and modern folk styles, inviting audience participation.
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One More Chorus / The Mason's Apron / The Mountain Road — This medley highlights the band's technical prowess and ability to seamlessly transition between different melodies, creating an exhilarating listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful energy for gatherings
- heartfelt storytelling in melodies
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, introspective themes
- seek long, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Leaving Friday Harbor' was released in 1999, Battlefield Band had already established themselves as a significant force in the traditional Scottish folk scene, following their 1998 album 'The Road of Tears'. This album marked a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing their ability to blend contemporary influences with traditional roots, solidifying their reputation as innovators within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Altan· Lúnasa· The Chieftains
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clan Coco / The Road to Benderloch / Fifteen Stubbies to Warragol 3:49
- 2 The Last Trip Home / The Luckenbooth 4:59
- 3 It's Nice to Be Nice / The Auld Toon Band / McCabe's Reel 4:26
- 4 The Straw Man 4:51
- 5 Leaving Friday Harbor 5:16
- 6 The 24th Guards Brigade at Anzio / The Melbourne Sleeper / MacRae's of Linnie 3:55
- 7 One More Chorus / The Mason's Apron / The Mountain Road 4:49
- 8 The Pleasure Will Be Mine 4:04
- 9 Something for Jamie 3:35
- 10 The Sisters Reel / Marion & Donald / The Lassie With the Yellow Petticoat / Jesse "The Body" Ventura's Reel 3:46
- 11 Logie O'Buchan / Logie's Waltz 5:53
- 12 The Canongate Twitch 1:30
- 13 Love No More 1:34
- 14 Bobby 1:12
- 15 Jimmy Waddell 1:47
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