The Well Below the Valley
Planxty · 1973
45 min · 12 tracks · Celtic rock · Irish folk music
A vibrant fusion of traditional Irish melodies and contemporary folk sensibilities that invites listeners into its rich cultural tapestry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
- rich cultural tapestry exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1973, 'The Well Below the Valley' was Planxty's debut album, marking the beginning of their significant impact on the Irish folk revival. The band formed in the early 1970s, combining traditional Irish music with innovative arrangements, setting the stage for their influential career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dubliners· The Wolfe Tones· The Cranberries
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cúnla 3:58
- 2 Pat Reilly 3:19
- 3 Slip Jigs: The Kid on the Mountain / An Phis Fhliuch 3:52
- 4 As I Roved Out 5:21
- 5 Reels: The Dogs Among the Bushes / Jenny's Wedding 2:40
- 6 The Well Below the Valley 5:35
- 7 Hewlett 2:34
- 8 Bean Pháidín 3:46
- 9 Hornpipes: Fisherman's Lilt / Cronin's Hornpipe 3:18
- 10 As I Roved Out 3:52
- 11 Solo Jig: Humours of Ballyloughlin 2:14
- 12 Time Will Cure Me 5:26
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