Runaway Sunday cover

Runaway Sunday

Altan · 1997

46 min · 14 tracks · world music · music of Ireland

Traditional Irish melodies intertwine with modern arrangements, creating a vibrant tapestry of cultural expression.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journeys
  • cultural expression exploration
  • immersive listening experience
  • contemplative reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Runaway Sunday' is Altan's fifth studio album, following the acclaimed 'Island Angel' from 1996. At this point in their career, Altan was solidifying their reputation as one of the leading bands in contemporary Irish music, blending traditional elements with innovative sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Lúnasa· The Chieftains· Clannad

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Súil Ghorm 2:43
  • 2 John Doherty’s Reels 2:35
  • 3 Caide Sin don Té Sin? 3:13
  • 4 Germans 3:13
  • 5 Clan Ranald / J.B.’s Reel / Paddy Mac’s Reel / Kitty Sheáin’s 4:17
  • 6 I Wish My Love Was a Red Red Rose 3:50
  • 7 Mazurka 2:29
  • 8 Australian Waters 3:27
  • 9 A Moment in Time 3:17
  • 10 Ciaran’s Capers 3:29
  • 11 Cití Ní Eadhra 3:06
  • 12 Flood in the Holm / Scots Mary / The Dancer’s Denial 3:52
  • 13 Gleanntáin Ghlas Ghaoth Dobhair 3:27
  • 14 Time Has Passed 3:32

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