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The Waterboys

Musical Group

Formed by Mike Scott in 1983, The Waterboys are a British folk-rock group led by singer‑songwriter Mike Scott, noted for blending epic 'Big Music' rock with Celtic and folk influences across key albums such as This Is the Sea and Fisherman's Blues.

Founded by Mike Scott in 1983. The group's career is commonly described in two broad phases in reviews: an 80s 'Big Music'/rock period and a later Celtic/folk-influenced period. Reviewers repeatedly note Van Morrison as an influence and highlight albums This Is the Sea and Fisherman's Blues.

DeBaser reviews present The Waterboys as a band defined by Mike Scott's songwriting and shifting seasons—from epic 'Big Music' to Celtic/folk phases. Reviewers repeatedly highlight This Is the Sea and Fisherman's Blues as career peaks, and praise Scott's continuing vocal and lyrical presence. The catalogue spans rock, folk, blues and spiritual themes across decades.

For:Fans of folk rock, Celtic-influenced music, classic 80s/90s rock, and listeners interested in Mike Scott's songwriting.

 The singer is still the same. Mike Scott, yes.

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 The sound of ten classic and beautiful songs, the sound of the noblest and most mature britpop in tracks such as "The Crash Of Angel Wings" or "It's Gonna Rain".

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 The Waterboys are a British folk rock group. They were founded by Mike Scott in 1983.

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 And so we set off again, insist, navigate!

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