The Waterboys

 

Artist:  The Waterboys

Origin:  Scotland, Ireland

Genre:  Celtic Folk, Rock, Celtic Rock, Folk Rock, College Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop

Original line-up:

Mike Scott:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Nigel Mead:  Bass

Anthony Thistlethwaite:  Saxophone, Bass, Mandolin, Harmonica

Kevin Wilkinson:  Drums

The Waterboys are a Scottish/Irish Folk Rock Band from Edinburgh, formed in 1983 by Mike Scott (Vocals, Guitar), Nigel Mead (Bass), Anthony Thistlethwaite (Saxophone, Bass, Mandolin, Harmonica), and Kevin Wilkinson (Drums).

Title:  This Is The Sea (Limited Edition) (2024)

Genre:  Celtic Folk, Rock, Celtic Rock, Folk Rock, College Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop

Label:  Chrysalis Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Don't Bang The Drum (6:46)

 2.  The Whole Of The Moon (4:58)

 3.  Spirit (1:50)

 4.  The Pan Within (5:13)

 

Side Two:

 1.  Medicine Bow (2:45)

 2.  Old England (5:32)

 3.  Be My Enemy (4:16)

 4.  Trumpets (3:37)

 5.  This Is The Sea (6:29)

Personnel:

Mike Scott:  Vocals, Lead & Rhythm  Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Synthesizer, Drum Machine Programming, Bells, Effects

Anthony Thistlethwaite:  Saxophone, Double Bass, Bass, Mandolin, Harmonica

Karl Wallinger:  Bass Synth, Piano, Organ, Keyboards Programming, Synthesizer, celeste, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Kevin Wilkinson:  Bass, Drums

Martin Swain:  Bass

Chris Whitten:  Drums, Cymbals

Pete Thomas:  Snare Drum

Martin Ditcham:  Percussion

Lu Edmonds:  Bass

Matthew Seligman:  Bass

Adrian Johnston:  Piano

Steve Wickham:  Violin

Marek Lipski:  Violin

Roddy Lorimer:  Trumpet, Background Vocals

Stewart Bertlett: French Horn

Max Edie:  Background Vocals

This Is The Sea is the third studio album by The Waterboys, originally released on September 16, 1985 by Ensign/Island, remastered and reissued on February 23, 2024 by Chrysalis Records.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Clear Vinyl.