Sails of Silver
Steeleye Span · 1980
50 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk
A rich tapestry of traditional melodies and modern folk influences woven together with ethereal harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- rich harmonies for deep listening
- nostalgic storytelling in melodies
- for reflective afternoons
- engaging live performances included
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy spontaneity
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'Sails of Silver' was Steeleye Span's eighth studio album and marked a continuation of their exploration into folk rock. This album followed the band's previous release, 'All Around My Hat' (1975), which had solidified their commercial success. By this time, Steeleye Span was navigating a period of flux, integrating new sounds while staying rooted in their traditional folk origins.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fairport Convention· Pentangle· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sails of Silver 3:27
- 2 My Love 2:52
- 3 Barnet Fair 4:34
- 4 Senior Service 3:30
- 5 Gone to America 4:21
- 6 Where Are They Now 4:10
- 7 Let Her Go Down 3:36
- 8 Longbone 3:57
- 9 Marigold / Harvest Home 3:05
- 10 Tell Me Why 3:56
- 11 Thomas the Rhymer (live in 1997) 6:49
- 12 My Johnny (live in 1996) 1:39
- 13 The Lark in the Morning (live in 1996) 4:02
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