Macalla

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Macalla
Macalla cover
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
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

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