Wintersmith
Steeleye Span · 2013
63 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk
A whimsical blend of folk-infused melodies and narrative storytelling rooted in a mythical winter landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling through music
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive experience in winter themes
- for cozy evening listening
- engaging narrative arcs throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer immediate gratification tracks
- dislike prolonged musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Wintersmith' was released in 2013, Steeleye Span, a pioneering group in British folk rock, had been active for over four decades. This album marked their first foray into a themed work, inspired by Terry Pratchett's novel of the same name, showcasing their enduring evolution and relevance in contemporary folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fairport Convention· Pentangle· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture 2:09
- 2 The Dark Morris Song 4:01
- 3 Wintersmith 4:37
- 4 You 3:24
- 5 The Good Witch 3:49
- 6 Band of Teachers 3:46
- 7 The Wee Free Men 2:17
- 8 Hiver 3:25
- 9 Fire & Ice 5:13
- 10 The Making of a Man 4:03
- 11 Crown & Ice 4:04
- 12 First Dance 4:44
- 13 The Dark Morris Tune 5:29
- 14 The Summer Lady 3:54
- 15 Ancient Eyes 4:38
- 16 We Shall Wear Midnight 4:09
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