Out of All This Blue
The Waterboys · 2017
96 min · 23 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music
A vibrant fusion of folk rock and Celtic influences, imbued with poetic storytelling and eclectic instrumentation.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews across various publications, highlighting its ambitious scope and sonic diversity. It debuted at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating that The Waterboys maintained a robust fanbase and continued to influence the folk rock scene well into their fourth decade.
- Career context
- Released on September 8, 2017, 'Out of All This Blue' is The Waterboys' eleventh studio album and marks a return to their more experimental roots following the introspective 'Modern Blues' from 2015. At this point in their career, lead singer Mike Scott was exploring a broader range of sounds, blending genres and showcasing a lighter, more playful approach compared to previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Clapton· Queen· Muse· Paul McCartney· Sting· John Lennon· Ringo Starr· Elton John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Do We Choose Who We Love Standout 2:58
- 2 If I Was Your Boyfriend 4:11
- 3 Santa Fe 3:57
- 4 If the Answer Is Yeah 3:33
- 5 Love Walks In Standout 6:24
- 6 New York I Love You Standout 7:49
- 7 The Connemara Fox 5:30
- 8 The Girl in the Window Chair 2:57
- 9 Morning Came Too Soon 8:15
- 10 Hiphopstrumental 4 (Scatman) 2:28
Disc 2
- 1 The Hammerhead Bar 4:36
- 2 Mister Charisma 2:04
- 3 Nashville, Tennessee 6:00
- 4 Man, What a Woman 3:16
- 5 Girl in a Kayak 1:23
- 6 Monument 2:52
- 7 Kinky's History Lesson 5:19
- 8 Skyclad Lady 0:57
- 9 Rokudenashiko 3:06
- 10 Didn't We Walk on Water 5:52
- 11 The Elegant Companion 4:31
- 12 Yamaben 4:55
- 13 Payo Payo Chin 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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