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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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