Too Close to Heaven
The Waterboys · 2001
83 min · 15 tracks · folk rock
A rich tapestry of Celtic folk and rock that intertwines reflective storytelling with expansive instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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On My Way to Heaven — This track encapsulates the album's uplifting spirit, combining catchy melodies with themes of hope and personal journey.
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Too Close to Heaven — The title track explores deep emotional landscapes through its extended arrangement, showcasing the band's ability to blend folk elements with rock sensibilities.
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Good Man Gone — With its poignant lyrics and soulful delivery, this song represents a contemplative moment on the album, highlighting loss and reflection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic reflections on life's journey
- rich storytelling that unfolds gradually
- introspective moments for quiet contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- preferring standalone quick songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases lyrical depth and musical complexity, marking an artistic high point.
- Career context
- By the time 'Too Close to Heaven' was released in 2001, The Waterboys were navigating their artistic evolution following the commercial success of their 1990 album, 'Room to Roam'. This album showcases a more introspective sound, reflecting frontman Mike Scott's personal growth and exploration after years of fluctuating band dynamics and stylistic shifts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Fairport Convention· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 On My Way to Heaven 4:01
- 2 Higher in Time 5:02
- 3 The Ladder 2:58
- 4 Too Close to Heaven 12:29
- 5 Good Man Gone 5:13
- 6 Blues for Your Baby 5:42
- 7 Custer's Blues 5:59
- 8 A Home in the Meadow 3:13
- 9 Tenderfootin' 5:15
- 10 Lonesome Old Wind 8:19
Disc 2
- 1 Higher in Time (2 Pianos version) 3:39
- 2 Ain't Leavin, I'm Gone 4:24
- 3 Lonesome and a Long Way From Home 3:20
- 4 The Good Ship Sirius 0:36
- 5 Too Close to Heaven (live) 13:16
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