When the Haar Rolls In

by James Yorkston

When the Haar Rolls In cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 September 2008
  • Label: Domino
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 49:15
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Scottish folk musician offers a remarkably lush, beautifully orchestrated set of melancholic acoustic songs. Featuring prominent contributions from Norma Waterson and his backing band the Athletes, the record evokes a deeply traditional, pastoral atmosphere.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, folk, gentle, hushed, organic, acoustic, traditional, personal, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. B's Jig (5:56)
  2. Tortoise Regrets Hare (3:57)
  3. Temptation (4:29)
  4. When The Haar Rolls In (6:54)
  5. Queen Of Spain (5:24)
  6. Midnight Feast (6:37)
  7. Would You Have Me Born With Wooden Eyes? (3:19)
  8. Summer's Not The Same Without You (4:08)
  9. The Capture Of The Horse (8:31)

Credits

  • Mark Bannerman - artwork
  • Doogie Paul - contrabass, electric bass, guitar, contrabass, vocals, contrabass, vocals, vibraphone
  • Nancy Elizabeth - harp, vocals
  • Faisal Rahman - percussion
  • Emma Smith - violin, violin, vocals
  • Sarah Scutt - clarinet, clarinet, vocals
  • Walter Dexter O'Driscoll - piano [prepared]
  • Marry Gilhooly - vocals

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