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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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