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Universal Hall

~ The Waterboys
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (1 Jun 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Puck
  • ASIN: B000095IYM
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 69,536 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. This Light Is For The World 3:30£0.69
Listen  2. The Christ In You 3:17£0.69
Listen  3. Silent Fellowship 4:59£0.69
Listen  4. Every Breath Is Yours 4:27£0.69
Listen  5. Peace Of Iona 6:13£0.69
Listen  6. Ain't No Words For The Things I'm Feeling 2:31£0.69
Listen  7. Seek The Light 2:37£0.69
Listen  8. I've Lived Here Before 3:07£0.69
Listen  9. Always Dancing, Never Getting Tired 3:16£0.69
Listen10. The Dance At The Crossroads 1:12£0.69
Listen11. E.B.O.L. 2:15£0.69
Listen12. Universal Hall 6:23£0.69

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'Universal Hall' is an understated album with sparse piano,guitar, and violin arrangements. Edinburgh-born frontman, Mike Scott, is joined by violinist Steve Wickham, a Waterboysregular since 1988 who has also worked with Sinead O'Connorand Elvis Costello.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Peace of Iona, 11 Jun 2003
By C. E. Shaw "timbof" - See all my reviews
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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.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving on with style, 22 Oct 2003
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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........
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Big Music in a Quiet Room, 30 Jan 2005
By Martin. (Lancashire) - See all my reviews
This may not be my favourite Waterboys album (Fisherman's Blues is) but it is the one which marks out Mike Scott for greatness.
Reunited with Steve Wickham and Richard Naiff, he creates a minimalist acoustic template for his spiritual and passionate
music. The lyrics are mantra like and cast off the Dylanisms of the past in favour of a more direct and resonant approach.
Most importantly I cannot think of a record that sounds like this one and 'Live' these songs take off to another level.
Highlights are The Christ in You, Peace of Iona (developed from an ancient Celtic blessing) and the title track, Universal Hall,
which brings the album to a fantastic climax.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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 14 months ago by hippy chick

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 Ms. K. J. Livingstone

1.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 2003 by Einar Agdal Stenseng

3.0 out of 5 stars 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 Jul 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Return to form!
A return to form that started with the 'harder' 'A Rock In A Weary Land' (2000) 'Universal Hall' (2003) is more of an insight into the spirituality of Mike Scott, something that... Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2003 by matthewpritchard51

4.0 out of 5 stars An opinion of 'Universal Hall'
Like most Waterboys works, it improves with each listen. Whilst the album may lack the lyrical intensity and musical power of "A Rock In The Weary Land", it offers other... Read more
Published on 14 Jul 2003 by Mike Gould

4.0 out of 5 stars An opinion of 'Universal Hall'
Like most Waterboys works, it improves with each listen. Whilst the album may lack the lyrical intensity and musical power of "A Rock In The Weary Land", it offers other... Read more
Published on 14 Jul 2003 by Mike Gould

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant!!!
The thing that has always killed me about Mike Scott's songwriting is his absolute fearless abandon. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2003 by giggles

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