Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman's Blues Recordings is a landmark archival release from The Waterboys, drawing from the remarkable wealth of material recorded during the band's celebrated Fisherman's Blues era of 1986–88. During that period, the group laid down nearly 400 multi-track reels of music, and this collection brings together 25 previously unreleased tracks that offer an expansive new window into one of the most creatively fertile chapters in the band's history.
The music spans a thrilling range of styles, from brass-laden soul and New Orleans swing to rootsy folk and impassioned live performances, showcasing the restless, genre-defying spirit that has always defined The Waterboys. Highlights include a nine-minute, Dexys-like blast of Celtic soul and spirited covers that find the band reimagining classic material with genuine fire and originality. Accompanied by an extensive essay from frontman Mike Scott, this is essential listening for longtime fans and a compelling entry point for anyone drawn to adventurous, emotionally rich rock music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Chrysalis
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 07/17/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Too Close to Heaven (Soul Version)
A2. Come Back To Galway
A3. The Man With The Wind At His Heels
B1. And Then The Gods
B2. Light Shine On Me
B3. Endless Store
B4. This Land Is Your Land (Studio Version)
B5. Saints And Angels (1988 Version)
C1. I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore
C2. Knockin' On Heaven's Door
C3. Honky Tonkin'
C4. No Expectations
C5. When Doves Cry
C6. Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
D1. Killing My Heart
D2. Bob And Anto's Soundcheck
D3. We Will Not Be Lovers (Live Take)
D4. Lost Highway (Double Version)
E1. The Good Ship Sirius/The Ship In Full Sail
E2. Mister Saxman
E3. The Waves
E4. The Last Jam
E5. Night Falls On Windmill Lane
F1. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
F2. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)
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