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Lost Souls

Loreena McKennitt · 2018

48 min · 9 tracks · new age music · Celtic music

A haunting tapestry of Celtic melodies intertwined with poetic storytelling and lush instrumental arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • haunting storytelling with depth
  • reflective moments for quiet thinking
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Lost Souls' in 2018, Loreena McKennitt was an established figure in the world music genre, known for her ethereal vocals and intricate compositions. This album followed her critically acclaimed work, 'Troubadours on the Rhine' (2012), and marked a return to her roots after a six-year hiatus. 'Lost Souls' reflects her ongoing commitment to blending traditional influences with contemporary themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Enya· Clannad· Lisa Gerrard

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Spanish Guitars and Night Plazas 6:42
  • 2 A Hundred Wishes 4:34
  • 3 Ages Past, Ages Hence 5:27
  • 4 The Ballad of the Fox Hunter 5:48
  • 5 Manx Ayre 4:03
  • 6 La Belle Dame sans merci 6:09
  • 7 Sun, Moon and Stars 4:34
  • 8 Breaking of the Sword 5:30
  • 9 Lost Souls 5:11

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