Released 20 years ago
The Morrigan's Call
Cruachan · 2006
46 min · 12 tracks · folk metal
An epic blend of traditional Irish folk melodies and heavy metal aggression, steeped in mythology and storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Brown Bull of Cooley — This track exemplifies the album's narrative depth, weaving a tale from ancient Irish mythology with powerful instrumentals and a dynamic structure.
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Coffin Ships — With its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics about the Great Famine, this song captures the emotional weight of historical tragedy while maintaining a strong musical presence.
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Cuchulainn — Named after one of Ireland's most legendary heroes, this track combines fast-paced rhythms with rich storytelling, embodying the spirit of heroism prevalent in Irish lore.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- mythological storytelling through music
- short, intense bursts of energy
- explorative themes of folklore
- dynamic contrasts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward structures
- want continuous mellow backgrounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, The Morrigan's Call is Cruachan's fourth studio album, showcasing their established presence in the folk metal scene. This album followed their previous release, The Celtic Twilight, which helped solidify their unique sound that fuses Celtic themes with metal instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eluveitie· Finntroll· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shelob 3:03
- 2 The Brown Bull of Cooley 5:23
- 3 Coffin Ships 1:47
- 4 The Great Hunger 6:06
- 5 The Old Woman in the Woods 1:50
- 6 Ungoliant 3:55
- 7 The Morrigan’s Call 1:47
- 8 Téir Abhaile Riú 4:14
- 9 Wolfe Tone 2:55
- 10 The Very Wild Rover 4:02
- 11 Cuchulainn 6:20
- 12 Diarmuid and Grainne 5:17
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