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On the Shore

Trees · 1970

49 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

A haunting blend of traditional folk melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke the rugged beauty of the British landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Streets of Derry — This track showcases a rich narrative quality, blending traditional storytelling with lush instrumentation that captures the essence of Irish folk music.
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    Sally Free and Easy — A standout track featuring intricate guitar work and emotive vocals, it encapsulates the album's exploration of freedom and longing.
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    While the Iron Is Hot — This song's driving rhythm and evocative lyrics illustrate a sense of urgency, making it a compelling highlight representing the band's thematic exploration.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Polly on the Shore

    The narrative shifts from melancholy to hope as it reflects on memories of love lost by the sea.

    This shift in tone deepens the emotional complexity, contrasting nostalgia with an emerging sense of resilience.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Soldiers Three 1:48
  • 2 Murdoch 5:10
  • 3 Streets of Derry 7:34
  • 4 Sally Free and Easy 10:10
  • 5 Fool 5:20
  • 6 Adam’s Toon 1:12
  • 7 Geordie 5:05
  • 8 While the Iron Is Hot 3:20
  • 9 Little Sadie 3:11
  • 10 Polly on the Shore 6:07

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