Woven Cord
Iona · 1999
78 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A tapestry of ethereal melodies and intricate rhythms, seamlessly blending progressive rock with Celtic influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Man — This track stands out as an epic journey, combining complex time signatures with lyrical themes exploring human existence and spirituality. Its expansive length allows for a deep immersion into Iona's distinctive sound.
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White Sands — With its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, this track encapsulates the ethereal quality present throughout the album, showcasing the band's ability to convey emotion through sound.
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Woven Cord — The title track weaves together motifs from the entire album while highlighting Iona’s signature instrumentation, symbolizing unity and connection in both its music and themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1999, Woven Cord was Iona's fifth studio album and marked a continuation of their exploration into the fusion of rock and Celtic music. Following the commercial success of their previous album, The Book of Kells, this record further established their identity within the progressive rock genre while broadening their sonic palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Glass Hammer· The Flower Kings· Camel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture 5:01
- 2 Bí-Se I Mo Shúil part 1 2:33
- 3 Man 13:01
- 4 White Sands 4:15
- 5 Murlough Bay 4:17
- 6 Dancing on the Wall 5:27
- 7 Encircling 12:24
- 8 Lindisfarne 7:52
- 9 Revelation 7:00
- 10 Woven Cord 9:25
- 11 Beyond These Shores 6:55
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