Room to Roam

The Waterboys

Room to Roam

RELEASED: September 17, 1990
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. In Search of a Rose 1:20 2. Song From the End of the World 1:59 3. A Man Is in Love 2:17 4. Kaliope House 1:00 5. Bigger Picture 2:26 6. Natural Bridge Blues 2:06 7. Something That Is Gone 3:16 8. The Star and the Sea 0:26 9. A Life of Sundays 6:15 10. Islandman 2:06 11. The Raggle Taggle Gypsy 2:58 12. How Long Will I Love You? 2:50 13. Upon the Wind and Waves 1:32 14. Spring Comes to Spiddal 1:24 15. The Trip to Broadford 1:14 16. Further Up, Further In 5:19 17. Room to Roam 3:08 18. The Kings of Kerry 0:56
Historical Archive
Room to Roam, released in 1990, showcases The Waterboys' signature blend of rock, folk, and Celtic influences. The album features rich instrumentation and poetic lyrics, embodying a sense of wanderlust and introspection. It is often regarded as a pivotal work in the band's discography, reflecting their evolution and the eclectic sound that characterized the late 1980s and early 1990s. The album's themes of travel and exploration resonate with listeners, and its standout tracks have gained a lasting legacy within the genre.