Released 40 years ago
Step Outside
Oysterband · 1986
43 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant blend of traditional folk melodies and modern rock sensibilities that invites communal celebration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- communal celebration and togetherness
- steady pacing for group enjoyment
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic reflections on tradition
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Step Outside' marked Oysterband's first full-length album following their formation in 1985. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves within the UK folk-rock scene, building on a growing reputation from local performances and earlier EPs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Show of Hands· Bellowhead· Seth Lakeman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hal-an-Tow 4:25
- 2 Flatlands 5:45
- 3 Another Quiet Night in England 4:12
- 4 Ashes to Ashes 3:43
- 5 Molly Bond 4:33
- 6 Bully in the Alley 4:03
- 7 The Day That the Ship Goes Down 4:31
- 8 Gaol Song 3:42
- 9 The Old Dance 4:24
- 10 Bold Riley 4:16
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