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    Too Close to Heaven

    The Waterboys - Too Close to Heaven

    01/01/2002 | Rca Victor Europe 

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    All Music Guide Review

    Expectant fans anticipating more of the roots sound found on the Fisherman's Blues album may be disappointed that this collection doesn't capture the magic of that classic album as much as it recalls the band's earlier big sound. That doesn't necessarily make this hard-to-find import set any less amazing. It's captivating to hear the band's transformation from punk bombast to subtle, visionary brilliance. On these ten inspired tunes, bandleader Mike Scott followed his spiritual muse as far as it would take him, just failing to find musical perfection. Knowing that his journey would eventually lead Scott and the band to create one of the best albums of the '80s makes this belated disc of experiments and outtakes an exciting listen. Just don't expect more of the roots-based music this album's subtitle suggests. ~ Brian Beatty, All Music Guide

    Too Close to Heaven Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • On My Way to Heaven
  • 4:01
  • Sound Clip for On My Way to Heaven from Too Close to Heaven


  • 2
  • Higher in Time
  • 5:02
  • Sound Clip for Higher in Time from Too Close to Heaven


  • 3
  • The Ladder
  • 2:58
  • Sound Clip for The Ladder from Too Close to Heaven


  • 4
  • Too Close to Heaven
  • 12:29
  • Sound Clip for Too Close to Heaven from Too Close to Heaven


  • 5
  • Good Man Gone
  • 5:13
  • Sound Clip for Good Man Gone from Too Close to Heaven


  • 6
  • Blues for Your Baby
  • 5:42
  • Sound Clip for Blues for Your Baby from Too Close to Heaven


  • 7
  • Custer's Blues
  • 5:59
  • Sound Clip for Custer's Blues from Too Close to Heaven


  • 8
  • A Home in the Meadow
  • 3:13
  • Sound Clip for A Home in the Meadow from Too Close to Heaven


  • 9
  • Tenderfootin'
  • 5:15
  • Sound Clip for Tenderfootin' from Too Close to Heaven


  • 10
  • Lonesome Old Wind
  • 8:19
  • Sound Clip for Lonesome Old Wind from Too Close to Heaven


    • Credits of Too Close to Heaven

    • Mike Scott
    • Organ, Arranger, Piano (Electric), Producer, Fuzz Bass, Native American Rattles, Liner Notes, Vocals, Guitar (Electric), Piano, Guitar (Acoustic), Bouzouki, Bass
    • Anthony Thistlethwaite
    • Guitar (Acoustic), Saxophone, Sax (Bass), Electronic Mandolin, Mandolin, Piano (Electric)

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