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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • sweeping soundscapes for reflection
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • evocative themes of vastness
  • immersive experience for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
The Pogues· Fairport Convention· Clannad

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 5:00
  • 3 Spirit 1:49
  • 4 The Pan Within 6:13
  • 5 Medicine Bow 2:45
  • 6 Old England 5:32
  • 7 Be My Enemy 4:17
  • 8 Trumpets 3:37
  • 9 This Is the Sea 6:31

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