Album: A Rock in the Weary Land by The Waterboys (2000)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "A Rock in the Weary Land" was an album released in 2000 by The Waterboys. It was their first album after a seven-year break. The album cover photography is by Steve Gullick.
Critic John Mulvey, writing for NME, describes the album as "largely excellent" except for "We Are Jonah", which he describes as "appallingly cheery Christian rock"
A North American version of the album with two extra tracks was released August 21, 2001.

Artist Background: The Waterboys are a band formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and England. Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York, and Findhorn have all served as homes for the group. The band has played in a number of different styles, but their music is a mix of Celtic folk music with rock and roll. After ten years of recording and touring, they dissolved in 1993 and Scott pursued a solo career. They reform... Part of the Edinburgh, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: World Party, Hothouse Flowers, Van Morrison, Levellers

Music Scene: Part of the Edinburgh, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes


"A Rock in the Weary Land" was an album released in 2000 by The Waterboys. It was their first album after a seven-year break. The album cover photography is by Steve Gullick.
Critic John Mulvey, writing for NME, describes the album as "largely excellent" except for "We Are Jonah", which he describes as "appallingly cheery Christian rock"
A North American version of the album with two extra tracks was released August 21, 2001.

A Rock in the Weary Land

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