Some Blue Morning

Released in 2014 on Chemikal Underground, Some Blue Morning represents a peak in Adrian Crowley’s 'gothic folk' period. Produced with a focus on extreme intimacy, the album features contributions from members of the Geese string quartet, which provides the record's signature somber architecture. Unlike his earlier, more traditional folk outings, this album leans into a surrealist, almost cinematic storytelling style. Tracks like 'The Wild Boar' showcase a willingness to experiment with longer song structures and droning atmospheres, while 'The Magpie Song' highlights his ability to turn folklore into personal myth. Critically, the album was lauded for its 'velvety' production and Crowley’s Leonard Cohen-esque delivery. It stands as a definitive example of modern Irish chamber folk, moving away from pub-session tropes toward a more insular, literary, and European art-song tradition.