Room to Roam
The Waterboys · 1990
42 min · 18 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music
A vibrant tapestry of Celtic melodies and folk rock, infused with spiritual and poetic lyricism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- spiritual reflections on love
- brief interludes for contemplation
- vibrant melodies for daydreaming
- poetic storytelling in each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy dance anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Room to Roam' was released in 1990, The Waterboys were transitioning from their earlier sound that blended rock with Celtic influences. This album came after the commercially successful 'Fisherman's Blues' and marked a period where frontman Mike Scott embraced a more eclectic approach to songwriting and instrumentation, further exploring traditional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Fairport Convention· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Search of a Rose 1:20
- 2 Song From the End of the World 1:59
- 3 A Man Is in Love 2:17
- 4 Kaliope House 1:00
- 5 Bigger Picture 2:26
- 6 Natural Bridge Blues 2:06
- 7 Something That Is Gone 3:16
- 8 The Star and the Sea 0:26
- 9 A Life of Sundays 6:15
- 10 Islandman 2:06
- 11 The Raggle Taggle Gypsy 2:58
- 12 How Long Will I Love You? 2:50
- 13 Upon the Wind and Waves 1:32
- 14 Spring Comes to Spiddal 1:24
- 15 The Trip to Broadford 1:14
- 16 Further Up, Further In 5:19
- 17 Room to Roam 3:08
- 18 The Kings of Kerry 0:56
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