The Waterboys - This Is The Sea album flac
Performer: The WaterboysTitle: This Is The Sea
Style: Folk Rock, Indie Rock
Released: 1985
Country: UK
MP3 album: 1719 mb
FLAC album: 1708 mb
Rating: 4.4
Other formats: ADX ASF MIDI AC3 DMF APE DTS
Genre: Rock
This Is the Sea is the third The Waterboys album, and the last of their "Big Music" albums.
Fisherman's Blues is a 1988 album by The Waterboys. The album marked a change in the band's sound, with them abandoning their earlier grandiose rock sound for a mixture of traditional Irish music, traditional Scottish music, country music, and rock and roll. Critics were divided on its release with some disappointed at the change of direction and others ranking it among The Waterboys' best work. The album was the Waterboys' best selling album, reaching a number 13 placing on the .
This is the Sea is an album of ‘Big Music’, a term used by frontman and songwriter Mike Scott to describe the depth and space he hoped to capture in each and every track on the album.
Catalog 90457-1 appears on the jacket and label, 90457-1 appears on the spine.
This was the only song that was not mostly finished when The Waterboys started recording their third album, This Is The Se. album The Best of the Waterboys 81–90, this time reaching More songs from The Waterboys.
Band Name The Waterboys. Album Name This Is the Sea. Type Album. Erscheinungsdatum 1985. Musik GenreFolk Rock. Mitglieder die dieses Album besitzen14.
Features Song Lyrics for The Waterboys's This Is The Sea album.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Don't Bang The DrumBass – Karl WallingerDrums – Chris WhittenPerformer [Oysters] – DelahayeSaxophone – Anthony ThistlethwaiteTrumpet – Roddy LorimerVocals, Electric Guitar, Piano, Guitar [Bellzouki] – Mike ScottWritten-By – Karl Wallinger, Mike Scott |
6:43 |
| A2 | The Whole Of The MoonBacking Vocals – Max*Drums – Chris WhittenPercussion – Martin DitchamSaxophone – Anthony ThistlethwaiteSynthesizer, Bass, Backing Vocals – Karl WallingerTrumpet, Piccolo Trumpet [Piccolo] – Roddy LorimerVocals, Piano, Electric Bass – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
4:54 |
| A3 | SpiritDouble Bass, Saxophone – Anthony ThistlethwaiteMaracas, Guitar Synthesizer [Synthesised Guitar], Marimba, Violin, Trumpet – Karl WallingerVocals, Piano – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
1:48 |
| A4 | The Pan WithinBass, Drums – Karl WallingerStroh Violin – Steve WickhamVocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
6:10 |
| B1 | Medicine BowBass – Lu EdmondsBrass – The Little Big HornsDrums – Kevin WilkinsonVocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano – Mike ScottWritten-By – Anthony Thistlethwaite, Mike Scott |
2:44 |
| B2 | Old EnglandBass, Synthesizer [Synthesised Harmonium] – Karl WallingerSaxophone – Anthony ThistlethwaiteSnare [Snare Drum] – Pete ThomasVocals, Piano, Bells – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
5:30 |
| B3 | Be My EnemyBass – Matthew SeligmanDrums – Kevin WilkinsonPiano – Karl WallingerSaxophone – Anthony ThistlethwaiteVocals, Electric Guitar – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
4:16 |
| B4 | TrumpetsCelesta – Karl WallingerSaxophone – Anthony ThistlethwaiteVocals, Piano – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
3:34 |
| B5 | This Is The SeaBrass [Brass Hangings] – Anthony Thistlethwaite, Roddy LorimerPerformer [Oysters] – DelahayePiano – Karl WallingerTambourine – The Golden AgersViolin – Marek LipskiVocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Mike ScottWritten-By – Mike Scott |
6:29 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Ariola Eurodisc S.A.
- Distributed By – Ariola Eurodisc S.A.
- Manufactured By – Iberofon, S.A.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ensign Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Ensign Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – Good Earth Studios
- Recorded At – Amazon Studios
- Recorded At – The Chocolate Factory
- Recorded At – Power Plant Studios
- Recorded At – The Town House
- Recorded At – Livingston Studios
- Recorded At – The Workhouse Studios
- Recorded At – R.G. Jones Studios
- Recorded At – Seaview Studios
- Recorded At – Parkgate Studios
- Printed By – Indugraf Madrid, S.A.
Credits
- Arranged By – Karl Wallinger (tracks: A3, B2), Mike Scott (tracks: A1, A2, A4-B5)
- Engineer – Barry Clempson, Felix Kendall, Graham Dickson, John Brand, Keith Andrews, Mick Glossop, Nigel Gilroy
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ben Kape, Chris Mason, Martin White , Paul Gomersall, Phil Legg
- Management – Gary Kurfirst
- Mixed By – Felix Kendall (tracks: B4), Graham Dickson (tracks: A4), Karl Wallinger (tracks: A3), Mick Glossop (tracks: A1, A2, B1-B3, B5), Mike Scott (tracks: A1, A2, A4-B5)
- Photography – Lynn Goldsmith, Tim Platt
- Producer – John Brand (tracks: A4), Karl Wallinger (tracks: A3), Mick Glossop (tracks: A3-B3, B5), Mike Scott
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: SGAE
- Other (Iberofon, S.A.): Perm 5854
- Other (Impuesto De Lujo): Permiso Nº 6649
- Depósito Legal: B-31546-1985
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): I.207.095.A.1N'
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): I.207.095.B.2N'
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCL 5 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign | ENCL 5 | UK | 1985 |
| R25D-2015 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Island Records, Ensign, Polystar | R25D-2015 | Japan | 1985 |
| ENCL 5 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign, Island Records | ENCL 5 | Italy | 1985 |
| 90457-1, 7 90457-1 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 90457-1, 7 90457-1 | US | 1985 |
| ENCL5, VG 71423 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign, Virgin | ENCL5, VG 71423 | Greece | 1985 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Don't Bang The Drum |
| A2 | The Whole Of The Moon |
| A3 | SpiritMixed By – Karl WallingerProducer – Karl Wallinger |
| A4 | The Pan WithinMixed By – Graham DicksonProducer – John Brand |
| B1 | Medicine Bow |
| B2 | Old England |
| B3 | Be My Enemy |
| B4 | TrumpetsMixed By – Felix Kendall |
| B5 | This Is The Sea |
Credits
- Mixed By – Mick Glossop (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B5), Mike Scott (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B5)
- Producer – Mick Glossop (tracks: A3 to B3, B5), Mike Scott
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCL 5 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign | ENCL 5 | UK | 1985 |
| R25D-2015 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Island Records, Ensign, Polystar | R25D-2015 | Japan | 1985 |
| ENCL 5 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign, Island Records | ENCL 5 | Italy | 1985 |
| 90457-1, 7 90457-1 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 90457-1, 7 90457-1 | US | 1985 |
| ENCL5, VG 71423 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign, Virgin | ENCL5, VG 71423 | Greece | 1985 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Don't Bang The Drum | 6:45 |
| 2 | The Whole Of The Moon | 4:58 |
| 3 | SpiritProducer – Karl Wallinger |
1:51 |
| 4 | The Pan WithinProducer – John Brand |
6:13 |
| 5 | Medicine Bow | 2:45 |
| 6 | Old England | 5:32 |
| 7 | Be My Enemy | 4:17 |
| 8 | Trumpets | 3:34 |
| 9 | This Is The Sea | 6:29 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Polystar Co.,Ltd.
- Distributed By – Polydor K.K.
Credits
- Producer – Mick Glossop (tracks: 3 to 7, 9), Mike Scott
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: T4988 023 00060 2
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENCL 5 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign | ENCL 5 | UK | 1985 |
| R25D-2015 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Island Records, Ensign, Polystar | R25D-2015 | Japan | 1985 |
| ENCL 5 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign, Island Records | ENCL 5 | Italy | 1985 |
| 90457-1, 7 90457-1 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Island Records, Island Records | 90457-1, 7 90457-1 | US | 1985 |
| ENCL5, VG 71423 | The Waterboys | This Is The Sea (LP, Album) | Ensign, Virgin | ENCL5, VG 71423 | Greece | 1985 |









