Swaddling Songs | ||
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Studio album by Mellow Candle | ||
Released | April 1972 | |
Recorded | December 1971 | |
Genre | Folk rock, progressive folk | |
Length | 42:57 | |
Label | Deram Records | |
Producer | David Hitchcock | |
Singles from Swaddling Songs | ||
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Swaddling Songs is the only studio album released by Irish progressive folk band Mellow Candle.
The album is noted for its multi layered vocal harmonies and complex arrangements. Over time, the album has been regarded a classic of the progressive folk scene.
The CD re-issue includes the following as bonus tracks: -
These tracks were the original single and B-side released by the young band in 1968.
The track "Silversong" was released as a single with "Dan the Wing" as B-side. The song was also later covered by All About Eve.
Liner notes to CD ADCD1040 (ACME Gramophone Company, 2004)