Reel 'N' Roll
Rawlins Cross · 1993
46 min · 12 tracks · Celtic rock
A vibrant blend of traditional Celtic melodies and contemporary rock, inviting listeners to dance and reminisce simultaneously.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reel 'n' Roll — The title track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit with its infectious rhythm and catchy chorus, making it a perfect introduction to their sound.
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MacPherson's Lament — This track showcases Rawlins Cross's ability to weave storytelling with compelling melodies, reflecting themes of love and loss that resonate deeply within the album.
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Don't You Be the One — With its driving beat and engaging lyrics, this song highlights the band's knack for blending poignant themes with danceable tunes, a hallmark of their style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat rhythms for dancing
- nostalgic tunes for reminiscing
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- celebratory energy in gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- want heavy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Reel 'N' Roll' was released in 1993, Rawlins Cross had already established themselves as a significant force in the Canadian music scene. This album followed their successful debut, 'Crossroads,' and marked a period where they began to define their unique fusion of Celtic rock, gaining wider recognition across North America.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Great Big Sea· The Pogues· Flogging Molly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reel 'n' Roll 5:00
- 2 Don't You Be the One 3:51
- 3 It'll Have to Wait 3:26
- 4 Long Night 5:14
- 5 The Wedding Gift 4:02
- 6 Pedestrian Again 2:49
- 7 Mystery Tonight 4:44
- 8 Dance Hall 3:08
- 9 Ghost of Love 3:35
- 10 Turn of the Wheel 2:41
- 11 Colleen 3:54
- 12 MacPherson's Lament 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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