The Waterboys

An Appointment With Mr. Yeats

RELEASED: September 19, 2011
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. The Hosting of the Shee 4:29 2. Song of Wandering Aengus 5:26 3. News for the Delphic Oracle 4:30 4. A Full Moon in March 2:08 5. Sweet Dancer 3:26 6. White Birds 5:07 7. The Lake Isle of Innisfree 2:23 8. Mad as the Mist and Snow 4:06 9. Before the World Was Made 1:46 10. September 1913 7:20 11. An Irish Airman Forsees His Death 2:34 12. Politics 3:50 13. Let the Earth Bear Witness 3:37 14. The Faery's Last Song 5:53

Historical Archive

An Appointment With Mr. Yeats is a unique fusion of rock and traditional Irish music that showcases the lyrical poetry of W.B. Yeats, set to music by The Waterboys. The album features a blend of folk-rock instrumentation and emotive vocals from frontman Mike Scott, creating an atmospheric and reflective listening experience. The band interprets Yeats' work with a modern sensibility while preserving the lyrical beauty of the original texts, making it a significant contribution to both the literary and musical landscapes.