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Universal Hall is released on the Waterboy's own Puck label and combines elements of pop, gospel, acoustic and minimalism.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a moving, beautifully crafted album, taking the Waterboys onto a new level. The title track, 'e.b.o.l', 'peace of iona', 'the christ in you', are just four of the outstanding songs which mix fine melodies, interesting structures and a non-preachy message. I was disappointed with the last album 'A Rock in the Weary Land' which re-trod old ground, and added little to the wonderful early catalogue of the band. This, however, is vital music for the C21st, with Mike Scott singing better than ever. Catch them live if you can - I saw them last week for the first time in nearly twenty years, and they still pack an amazing emotional and musical punch. Sit back and enjoy........
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After the harsh and often heavy "Rock in a Weary Land", Mike Scott's second "return" LP with The Waterboys is a quieter, much more gentle affair. "Universal Hall" has Scott's spiritual side to the fore and the songs therein are unltimately of a personal hue. Perhaps only an artist so at one with himself, his muse and his life could have penned such touchingly brilliant songs as "Every Breathe Is Yours" and the standout title track. Indeed the song "Universal Hall" is utterly beautiful rising to a stunning crescendo of longing, hope and resolution at its conclusion. Magnificent.
For those looking for another slab of the "big music", "Universal Hall" might disappoint. For those marvelling at a song writing craft that is now almost unique in contemporary music, this album will delight.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The thing that has always killed me about Mike Scott's songwriting is his absolute fearless abandon. No matter how deep or complex the emotion or subject, he gives himself over completely and without self consciousness, and he's done it again on Universal Hall!!! It takes alot of courage to write about joy, and peace and love in a world of cynics. Not a false move. This is as good as it gets.
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The silent fellowship
A wonderfully spiritual album: beautiful, insightful songs recorded in conditions of quiet. Still one of my faves of the Waterboys back catalogue.
Published 12 months ago by Nicholas B. Gibbs
a slow slide into lightweight mystical
The problem is, it is not all bad. Its just really missing some fire. This is the Sea had some fire, plenty in fact, and tinged with a little pagan/celtic influence - a refreshing... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jes
Dont miss this inspirational work!
The Waterboys at their best. These songs will leave you full to the brim with emotion, inspired and uplifted.
Published on 4 May 2010 by Linds
dull, uninteresting work from mike scott
this just doesn't have any of the fire of early waterboys records. mike scott seems to have lost his touch living in his beautiful island retreat. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2008 by hippy chick
Oh, dear
I was persuaded to give this a listen by a pal of mine. Unlike me, he's a regular church-goer so that might explain why he regards this tosh so highly. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by bugrit
No words left
This work is 'chuss sublime'. Thankyou Mr Scott. I never knew 'The Waterboys'. A friend recommended this cd because in deep conversations I always seem to end... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2006 by katrina_marina
Big Music in a Quiet Room
This may not be my favourite Waterboys album (Fisherman's Blues is) but it is the one which marks out Mike Scott for greatness. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2005 by Martin.
We could do without this.
Mike Scott's music has always teetered on the brink between inspired cross-cultural rock and dreary mediocrity and I'm afraid with this album he's fallen badly on the wrong side of... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2003
Some new classics, some mediocrity
So Steve Wickham's back with Mike Scott, and Scott's back in the basement of Findhorn Foundation Community's Universal Hall, where he recorded his solo album Bring 'em All in in... Read more
Published on 28 July 2003 by Einar Agdal Stenseng
Hints of Big Music, bit disappointing...
Since the Waterboys re-re-formed in the last few years, I welcome each record with more than quite anticipation. Read more
Published on 19 July 2003
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