Quiet Days
Battlefield Band · 1992
53 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
Lush arrangements intertwine traditional Scottish melodies with contemporary instrumentation, inviting listeners into a vibrant folk tapestry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant tapestry immersion
- easygoing afternoon gatherings
- melodic storytelling with warmth
- reflective moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- fast-paced instant gratification seekers
- minimalist soundscape enthusiasts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Quiet Days' was released in 1992, Battlefield Band had established themselves as leaders in the Scottish folk revival, building on their previous successes. This album followed their acclaimed 1990 release 'Singing Land', showcasing their continued evolution and commitment to blending traditional sounds with modern influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· John Denver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Captain Lachlan Macpail of Tiree / Peter MacKinnon of Skeabost / The Blackberry Bush 3:27
- 2 The River 4:36
- 3 Dalnabreac / The Bishop's Son / Miss Sharon McCusker 3:56
- 4 From Here to There 4:11
- 5 The St. Louis Stagger / The Ass in the Graveyard / Sandy's New Chanter 4:23
- 6 Captain Campbell / Stranger at the Gate / John Keith Laing 3:08
- 7 Hode Back the Tide 3:41
- 8 Blistered Fingers 8:49
- 9 Curstaidh's Farewell 4:19
- 10 The Hoodie Craw 3:40
- 11 Col MacLean of Ardgour 4:31
- 12 How Will I Ever Be Simple Again 4:37
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