Macalla

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Macalla
Macalla was Clannad's first internationally successful album.
Studio album by Clannad
Released	1985
Recorded	Power Play Studio, Zurich, Switzerland, Ridge Farm Studio, Surrey, England and Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, Ireland
Genre	Folk
Length	37:11
Label	RCA Records
Producer	Steve Nye
Professional reviews
All Music Guide [1]
Clannad chronology
Legend (1984) Macalla (1985) Sirius (1987)

Macalla is a 1985 musical album by Irish folk group Clannad. It is their ninth album and became prominent with a collaboration between Clannad's singer Moya Brennan and U2 vocalist Bono on the enchanting duet In a Lifetime. Furthermore, it featured some internationally renowned artists such as art rock saxophone player Mel Collins, an ex-King Crimson member and famous for his solo on The Rolling Stones' Miss You, and Anton Corbijn's photography.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Caisleán Óir" - 2:06
2. "The Wild Cry" - 4:41
3. "Closer To Your Heart" - 3:29
4. "In A Lifetime" (a duet with Bono) - 3:08
5. "Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)" - 4:51
6. "Indoor" - 3:53
7. "Buachaill Ón Éirne" - 3:08
8. "Blackstairs" - 4:15
9. "Journey's End" - 2:42
10. "Northern Skyline" - 4:58

[edit] External links

• This album at Northern Skyline

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