This Is the Sea
The Waterboys · 2004
42 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music
A sweeping blend of Celtic folk and rock, evoking the vastness of sea and soul.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks sweeping soundscapes for reflection wave-like pacing for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'This Is the Sea' marked a significant moment for The Waterboys as it followed their acclaimed album 'Fisherman's Blues'. By this time, frontman Mike Scott had solidified his vision of merging traditional Celtic influences with contemporary rock, showcasing a matured sound that still resonated with their earlier roots.
- If you like
- folk rock, Celtic music
This Is the Sea is an album by The Waterboys, released in 2004. A sweeping blend of Celtic folk and rock, evoking the vastness of sea and soul. The album is notable for its rich instrumentation and emotional depth, receiving positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It captured the essence of Celtic music's revival in the early 2000s while influencing subsequent artists in the folk-rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Is the Sea sound like?
A sweeping blend of Celtic folk and rock, evoking the vastness of sea and soul. Rooted in folk rock and Celtic music.
What makes This Is the Sea by The Waterboys notable?
The album is notable for its rich instrumentation and emotional depth, receiving positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It captured the essence of Celtic music's revival in the early 2000s while influencing subsequent artists in the folk-rock genre. Released in 2004, 'This Is the Sea' marked a significant moment for The Waterboys as it followed their acclaimed album 'Fisherman's Blues'. By this time, frontman Mike Scott had solidified his vision of merging traditional Celtic influences with contemporary rock, showcasing a matured sound that still resonated with their earlier roots.
Who is This Is the Sea for?
This Is the Sea works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, sweeping soundscapes for reflection and wave-like pacing for deep listening.
How many songs are on This Is the Sea?
This Is the Sea has 9 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Bang the Drum 6:46
- 2 The Whole of the Moon Standout 5:00
- 3 Spirit 1:49
- 4 The Pan Within 6:13
- 5 Medicine Bow 2:45
- 6 Old England Standout 5:32
- 7 Be My Enemy 4:17
- 8 Trumpets 3:37
- 9 This Is the Sea 6:31
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
42 min 34 sec
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