Macalla (2025 Remaster) [40th Anniversary Edition] Marble Colour Vinyl + CD

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Clannad039s 1985 album, Macalla meaning 34Echo34 in Irish and newly remastered by Phil Kinrade at Air Studios. This ninth studio album became their first international success and marked a significant point in the band039s career, showcasing a blend of their traditional Irish folk roots with a more mainstream, popinfluenced sound.Building on the momentum from previous successes like 34Theme from Harry039s Game34 1982, which gained international attention and was even used by U2 as concert outro music, and their awardwinning soundtrack for the TV series 34Robin of Sherwood34 released as the album Legend in 1984, Clannad was poised for a breakthrough in markets like America. Macalla achieved this, largely thanks to the iconic duet 34In a Lifetime34 featuring U2039s Bono. Bono, already an admirer of Clannad, collaborated with lead singer Moya Brennan on this evocative track, which became a significant hit. The collaboration came about through mutual admiration and their shared Irish heritage.34In a Lifetime34 was a chart success, reaching No. 5 in Ireland and No. 20 in the UK. The album Macalla itself also performed well, charting in the UK and other territories. For instance, it reached number 29 in New Zealand. While some longtime fans of their purely traditional folk sound may have found the album039s more pop and electronicinfluenced production a departure, Macalla is widely considered one of Clannad039s strongest and most pivotal albums. It successfully bridged their folk origins with a more contemporary, atmospheric, and newage influenced sound, appealing to a broader international audience. The album features songs in both English and Irish, including 34Caislen ir34 and 34Buachaill n irne34 sung in their native Gaelic.TracklistingSide A1.Caislean ir2.The Wild Cry3.Closer To Your Heart4.In A Lifetime feat. Bono5.Almost Seems Too Late To TurnSide B1.Indoor2.Buachaill On Eirne3.Blackstairs4.Journey039s End5.Northern Skyline6.Caislean ir Planet Heaven Mix