The Blue Idol
Altan · 2002
49 min · 13 tracks · world music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Irish melodies woven with contemporary arrangements, celebrating cultural heritage through spirited instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Daily Growing — This opening track features an intricate interplay of instruments that sets the tone for the album, showcasing Altan's signature sound and energetic spirit.
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The Pretty Young Girl — With its haunting melody and lyrical storytelling, this track exemplifies Altan's ability to convey deep emotion through traditional Irish music.
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An Cailín Deas Óg — This song is a classic example of Irish folk tradition, rendered beautifully by Altan's harmonies and rich instrumentation, highlighting their roots.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- immersive listening experience
- heartfelt emotional connections
- consistent pacing throughout
- reflective, thoughtful moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, The Blue Idol is Altan's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 1996 release, The Harvest Storm. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in Irish folk music, blending traditional sounds with modern sensibilities while continuing to tour extensively.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lúnasa· The Chieftains· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Daily Growing 4:53
- 2 Uncle Rat 2:19
- 3 Roaring Water 3:16
- 4 The Pretty Young Girl 4:39
- 5 The Blue Idol 3:06
- 6 The Trip to Cullenstown 3:52
- 7 Cuach Mo Lon Dubh Buí 3:02
- 8 Mother’s Delight 4:22
- 9 The Low Highland 3:40
- 10 The Sea‐Apprentice Boy 3:51
- 11 Sláinte Theilinn (A Health to Teelin) 4:00
- 12 An Cailín Deas Óg 4:40
- 13 Gweebarra Bridge 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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