Album: Recovery by Runrig (1981)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "Recovery" is the third album by the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, It was originally released in 1981 on the bands own label, Ridge Records.  The album deals with the social history of the Scottish Gàidhealtachd ( the highlands and islands of Scotland, and especially the Gaelic culture of the area.), mirroring a renewed sense of cultural and political identity within the Scottish Gaelic community.
Two of the tracks were remixed and rereleased on Proterra.

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, 1980s, Album


"Recovery" is the third album by the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, It was originally released in 1981 on the bands own label, Ridge Records.  The album deals with the social history of the Scottish Gàidhealtachd ( the highlands and islands of Scotland, and especially the Gaelic culture of the area.), mirroring a renewed sense of cultural and political identity within the Scottish Gaelic community.
Two of the tracks were remixed and rereleased on Proterra.

Recovery

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