The Waterboys

Too Close to Heaven

RELEASED: September 24, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. On My Way to Heaven 4:01 2. Higher in Time 5:02 3. The Ladder 2:58 4. Too Close to Heaven 12:29 5. Good Man Gone 5:13 6. Blues for Your Baby 5:42 7. Custer's Blues 5:59 8. A Home in the Meadow 3:13 9. Tenderfootin' 5:15 10. Lonesome Old Wind 8:19

Historical Archive

Too Close to Heaven is the fifth studio album by the Waterboys, released in 1990. The album is characterized by its blend of rock, folk, and Celtic influences, showcasing the band's signature sound marked by poetic lyrics and an eclectic instrumental palette. Although it did not achieve the same commercial success as its predecessors, it is noted for its lyrical depth and the continuation of the band's exploration of spirituality and human experience.