Out for the Night
Battlefield Band · 2004
70 min · 15 tracks · traditional folk music
Joyful traditional folk melodies intertwine with intricate instrumentation, creating an infectious atmosphere for dancing and celebration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Belfast to Boston — This track stands out with its rich narrative that connects two cities through a lively melody, capturing the spirit of migration and cultural exchange.
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The King's Shilling — With its hauntingly beautiful arrangement, this track reflects on themes of loyalty and sacrifice, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside their instrumental prowess.
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Out for the Night — The title track encapsulates the celebratory essence of the album with infectious rhythms and engaging call-and-response elements that invite listener participation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited group celebration atmosphere
- danceable rhythms for gatherings
- vibrant melodies for road trips
- intricate arrangements to explore
- upbeat energy for social events
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- seeking standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Out for the Night is Battlefield Band's twelfth studio album, showcasing their enduring evolution in the traditional Scottish folk scene. At this point, the band had already established a solid reputation, building on their previous albums while continuing to expand their musical horizons with diverse influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Altan· Lúnasa· The Chieftains
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ms Dynamite of Benbecula / The Alewife T / Little Cascade / Culder's Rant 4:39
- 2 The Earl of Errol 4:11
- 3 Christ Church / Nuala Kennedy's Reel / Ambassador Craig Murray's Reel 4:25
- 4 Seudan a' Chuain / The Grinder / Barbhas agus Butthead 4:59
- 5 Belfast to Boston 6:03
- 6 The Anniversary Reel / Out for the Night 4:11
- 7 Rest and Be Thankful 3:43
- 8 The King's Shilling 3:41
- 9 An Cota Ruadh / Eastwood Cottage / Clisham / Captain Forbe's Reel / Keep the Country Bonnie Lassie 4:12
- 10 Bagad Kemper / Trouble at the Baghdad Roundabout / McKenna's Jig 5:15
- 11 The Banks of the Carron Water 3:47
- 12 Bowmore Fair / Mary O'Neill's Reel / Tournemine et Gasdebois 4:04
- 13 Clan Coco / The Road to Benderloch / Fifteen Stubbies to Warragul 5:01
- 14 Lord Randall 5:09
- 15 Time and Tide / The Nine Pint Coggie / Drive Home the Mainlanders / The Mill House 7:15
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