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Released 30 years ago

Turn of the Wheel

Tempest · 1996

53 min · 10 tracks · Celtic rock

A vibrant blend of traditional Celtic melodies and rock energy, weaving tales of folklore and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and builds
  • storytelling through musical narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Turn of the Wheel' was released in 1996, Tempest was solidifying their presence in the Celtic rock scene after their 1994 album 'The Tracks We Leave'. The band was navigating a pivotal phase, blending traditional Celtic music with a more contemporary rock sound, which helped them carve out a unique niche in the genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Barrow Man 4:56
  • 2 Dunmore Lassies 3:15
  • 3 The Soul Cages 5:18
  • 4 Bogey's Bonnie Belle 7:34
  • 5 The Midnight Sun 4:12
  • 6 Winding Road 3:38
  • 7 Bonden Og Kraka (The Farmer and the Crow) 6:24
  • 8 For Three of Us 3:39
  • 9 Nine Points of Roguery 5:47
  • 10 Cat in the Corner 8:20

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