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The Best of The Waterboys '81-'90 Vinyl
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The Best of The Waterboys '81-'90 is set to return to vinyl, a 12-song tour through the first decade of Mike Scott's restless, romantic and endlessly searching band.
Originally released in 1991, the compilation was hand-picked by Scott himself to give newcomers a clear way into a catalogue that had moved from grand, widescreen rock to Celtic-tinged folk. The early albums built what Scott called the Big Music, all surging piano, saxophone and poetic yearning, before the band decamped to Ireland and soaked up traditional music for a looser, fiddle-driven sound.
Both eras are well represented here. "The Whole of the Moon" remains the band's signature, a dazzling burst of brass and wonder that still sounds like pure inspiration. "The Big Music" captures the early drama in full flight, while "Fisherman's Blues" swaps the bombast for fiddles and a rolling folk swing that became just as beloved. A live take of "Old England", recorded in Glasgow, shows how fiery the band could be on stage.
Spirited, ambitious and deeply melodic, these songs make a strong case for the Waterboys as one of the great bands of their time.
Due back on vinyl, this collection is an ideal entry point for new listeners and a handy companion for fans who already know every word by heart.
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