The Best of The Waterboys 81–90
The Waterboys · 1991
53 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music
A sweeping blend of folk rock and Celtic influences, infused with poetic lyricism and anthemic melodies.
Why this album works
'The Best of The Waterboys 81–90' serves as a definitive retrospective that highlights the band's critical acclaim during this period, featuring tracks that charted well in the UK. It has been praised for its lyrical depth and musical diversity, influencing subsequent artists in the folk rock and Celtic genres.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks poetic lyricism for reflective moments sing-along anthems for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'The Best of The Waterboys 81–90' captures the band's evolution from their early post-punk roots to a more expansive folk-rock sound. This compilation comes after the band's breakthrough album 'Fisherman's Blues' (1988), which solidified their place in the music scene, showcasing their unique fusion of Celtic and rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Clapton· Queen· Muse· Paul McCartney· Sting· John Lennon· Ringo Starr· Elton John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Girl Called Johnny Standout 3:54
- 2 The Big Music 4:40
- 3 All the Things She Gave Me 4:31
- 4 The Whole of the Moon Standout 5:00
- 5 Spirit 1:50
- 6 Don’t Bang the Drum 6:45
- 7 Fisherman’s Blues Standout 4:23
- 8 Killing My Heart 3:37
- 9 Strange Boat 3:07
- 10 And a Bang on the Ear 7:26
- 11 Old England (live) 4:13
- 12 A Man Is in Love 3:50
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