Album: Proterra by Runrig (2003)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "Proterra" is the twelfth studio album by the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, It was originally released in 2003 on the Ridge Records label..Producer Paul Mounsey was invited to arrange two of the tracks, The Old Boys and An Toll Dubh. These originally came from the 1981 album Recovery.
The album tends to move slightly more towards the rock side of folk/rock, although there are some lovely slower numbers to keep the balance.
This album sees a  change to the line up, with the departure of Peter Wishhart , who is replaced on keyboards and vocals by Brian Hurren. 

Artist Background: Runrig are a Scottish Celtic rock group formed in Skye, in 1973 under the name 'The Run Rig Dance Band'. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included songwriters Rory Macdonald and Calum Macdonald. The current line-up also includes longtime members Malcolm Jones, Iain Bayne, and more recently, Bruce Guthro, and Brian Hurren. To date, the band has released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic. Initially formed as a three-piece dance band, which p... Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Gritty, 2000s, Album


"Proterra" is the twelfth studio album by the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, It was originally released in 2003 on the Ridge Records label..Producer Paul Mounsey was invited to arrange two of the tracks, The Old Boys and An Toll Dubh. These originally came from the 1981 album Recovery.
The album tends to move slightly more towards the rock side of folk/rock, although there are some lovely slower numbers to keep the balance.
This album sees a  change to the line up, with the departure of Peter Wishhart , who is replaced on keyboards and vocals by Brian Hurren. 

Proterra

Runrig

Track List

Buy Now

You May Also Like