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A Pagan Place
Rock · 1984 · 7 tracks

A Pagan Place

The Waterboys

A towering wall of sound where post-punk urgency meets ancient Celtic mysticism. Reverb-heavy trumpets and spiritual lyrics define this 'Big Music' landmark.

June 1984 · Island Records

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A soaring, spiritually ambitious quest that feels both ancient and urgently modern.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Church Not Made With Hands
6:06
02
All the Things She Gave Me
4:35
03
The Thrill Is Gone
4:34
04
Rags
5:21
05
Somebody Might Wave Back
2:43
06
The Big Music
4:45
08
A Pagan Place
5:14
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive entry of Roddy Lorimer's trumpet on the title track, cutting through the dense guitar fog.
The relentless, driving piano rhythm of 'The Big Music' that feels like a spiritual engine starting up.
The way the backing vocals swell into a communal chant during the final minutes of 'Church Not Made With Hands'.
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How does A Pagan Place sound next to the rest of The Waterboys's catalogue?

Wall Of Sound+2.8σ

The production is built around wall of sound than this artist usually allows.

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