Swaddling Songs is the only studio album by Irish progressive folk rock band Mellow Candle, originally released in 1972 by Deram Records. Commercially unsuccessful at the time of release, Swaddling Songs has since received critical acclaim and original vinyl copies are highly collectable. It has been re-released multiple times on various labels since 1989, including a 50th anniversary release by Deram in 2023. In 2022 the album's 50th anniversary was marked by the RTE radio documentary Swaddling Songs at 50. Swaddling Songs is notable for its multi-layered vocal harmonies and complex arrangements. It has become regarded a classic of the progressive folk genre. (Wikipedia)
Tracklist
- 1Heaven Heath3:00
- 2Sheep Season5:01
- 3Silversong4:26
- 4The Poet and the Witch2:52
- 5Messenger Birds3:40
- 6Dan the Wing2:45
- 7Reverend Sisters4:19
- 8Break Your Token2:27
- 9Buy Or Beware3:06
- 10Vile Excesses3:13
- 11Lonely Man4:29
- 12Boulders On My Grave3:28
Credits
- ArtworkDavid Anstey
- Bass, VocalsFrank Boylan
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, VocalsDavid Williams (15)
- EngineerDerek Varnals
- EngineerKevin Fuller
- PercussionWilliam Murray
- PhotographySuzette Stephens
- ProducerDavid Hitchcock
- VocalsAlison Williams
- Vocals, PianoClodagh Simonds
- WriterAlison Williams
- WriterClodagh Simonds
- WriterDavid Williams (15)
- WriterWilliam Murray
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