Released 50 years ago
The Chieftains 6: Bonaparte's Retreat
The Chieftains · 1976
46 min · 8 tracks · folk
Traditional Irish folk melodies intertwine with rich instrumentation, creating a tapestry of sound steeped in history.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- rich instrumentation for focused listening
- traditional melodies evoke nostalgia
- captivating storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
- avoid lengthy, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'The Chieftains 6: Bonaparte's Retreat' in 1976, The Chieftains were solidifying their role as ambassadors of traditional Irish music. This album followed their breakthrough with 'The Chieftains 5' and showcased their evolving sound with longer instrumental pieces that integrated historical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bothy Band· Altan· Lúnasa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Chattering Magpie 4:47
- 2 An Chéad Mháirt den Fromhar (The First Tuesday of Autumn) and Green Grows the Rushes O 3:12
- 3 Bonaparte's Retreat 14:37
- 4 Away With Ye 4:26
- 5 Caledonia 5:28
- 6 Iníon Nic Diarmada (Miss MacDermott) or The Princess Royal, Máire Dhall (Blind Mary) and John Drury 7:00
- 7 The Rights Of Man 3:21
- 8 Round the House and Mind the Dresser 3:12
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