Souvenir: 1989—1998 cover

Souvenir: 1989—1998

The Rankin Family · 2003

98 min · 24 tracks

Lush harmonies intertwine with traditional instrumentation, creating a rich tapestry of Canadian folk and Celtic influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rise Again — This track embodies the band's spirit of resilience and hope, encapsulating their ability to blend poignant lyrics with uplifting melodies.
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    Orangedale Whistle — A fan favorite, this song showcases the band's intricate vocal harmonies and storytelling prowess, reflective of their roots in Cape Breton culture.
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    North Country — This track highlights the band's knack for evoking the landscapes and emotions of rural Canada, connecting deeply with listeners through its vivid imagery.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Rise Again

    The bridge shifts from a somber reflection on loss to a powerful affirmation of perseverance.

    This transition underscores the thematic core of renewal and strength that defines the entire song.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 You Feel The Same Way Too 4:51
  • 2 Borders and Time 3:22
  • 3 Rise Again 3:46
  • 4 North Country 3:36
  • 5 Orangedale Whistle 3:26
  • 6 The River 3:33
  • 7 Let It Go 3:59
  • 8 Maybe You're Right 4:15
  • 9 Bells 3:28
  • 10 Gillis Mountain 3:04
  • 11 Forty Days and Nights 3:24
  • 12 Movin' On 3:33
  • 13 Roving Gypsy Boy 4:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Fare Thee Well Love 4:30
  • 2 O Tha Mo Dhuil Ruit (Oh How I Love Thee) 2:58
  • 3 Greenberg Medley 4:11
  • 4 Down by the Sally Gardens 5:12
  • 5 Grey Dusk of Eve 3:06
  • 6 Christy Campbell Medley 4:38
  • 7 An Innis Àigh (The Happy Isle) 3:30
  • 8 Parlour Medley 5:56
  • 9 Mull River Shuffle 7:50
  • 10 Farewell to Lochaber 3:39
  • 11 Weddings, Wakes and Funerals 4:41

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