What is the best Rawlins Cross album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Crossing the Border" (1992). It's the most representative of what makes Rawlins Cross worth hearing.

How many albums does Rawlins Cross have?

Rawlins Cross has 10 releases in their discography, including 10 albums.

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Rawlins Cross

Q: Who is Rawlins Cross for?

If you're into Celtic rock, Rawlins Cross is worth your time. The music pulses with a lively tempo built on rhythmic interplay and layered melodies that encourage movement while staying rooted in tradition.

The music pulses with a lively tempo built on rhythmic interplay and layered melodies that encourage movement while staying rooted in tradition.

Celtic rock

Canada Est. 1988

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The album

Crossing the Border album by Rawlins Cross

Crossing the Border (1992)

Captures their signature Celtic rock sound with lively rhythms and layered melodies, making it accessible for new listeners.

The song

“Lullaby” from Living River

Immediate hook with engaging melodies that showcase their style, serving as a solid introduction to the band's energetic approach.

Where to go

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Crossing the Border

1992

Immediate hook with engaging melodies that showcase their style, serving as a solid introduction to the band's energetic approach.

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About Rawlins Cross

Rawlins Cross matters for their ability to channel the spirit of Celtic culture into an accessible rock format, creating a bridge between heritage and contemporary musical expression.

Their energetic performances and infectious rhythms have fostered a sense of community and celebration, inviting audiences to connect with both their roots and each other.

Their energetic performances and infectious rhythms have fostered a sense of community and celebration, inviting audiences to connect with both their roots and each other. Through their music, they have helped to revitalize interest in traditional sounds, making them relevant and engaging for new generations. The band approaches their craft with a keen sense of collaboration, blending various instrumental textures—like fiddle, accordion, and electric guitar—to create a dynamic sound that retains an earthy authenticity while reaching for the anthemic. Their innovations lie not only in instrumentation but also in how they weave narratives from folk traditions into songs that resonate with modern experiences, offering both familiarity and freshness. Lyrically, Rawlins Cross often explores themes of wanderlust, nostalgia, and communal joy, reflecting on personal journeys while paying homage to collective histories. Their writing tends to balance sincerity with an irreverent spirit, crafting stories that invoke imagery and emotion without becoming overly sentimental. They invite listeners into vivid scenes marked by celebration and reflection.

10 studio albums· 3 decades· Canada