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Crossing the Border

Rawlins Cross · 1992

41 min · 12 tracks · Celtic rock

A vibrant fusion of Celtic melodies and rock energy, intertwining traditional instrumentation with contemporary flair.

Crossing the Border is an album by Rawlins Cross, released in 1992. A vibrant fusion of Celtic melodies and rock energy, intertwining traditional instrumentation with contemporary flair. Crossing the Border solidified Rawlins Cross's reputation within the Celtic rock genre, leading to increased visibility on Canadian radio. The album received significant airplay and helped foster a burgeoning interest in Celtic-infused rock music in Canada during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crossing the Border sound like?

A vibrant fusion of Celtic melodies and rock energy, intertwining traditional instrumentation with contemporary flair. Rooted in Celtic rock.

What makes Crossing the Border by Rawlins Cross notable?

Crossing the Border solidified Rawlins Cross's reputation within the Celtic rock genre, leading to increased visibility on Canadian radio. The album received significant airplay and helped foster a burgeoning interest in Celtic-infused rock music in Canada during the early '90s. By 1992, Rawlins Cross was navigating the challenges of their third album, following the success of their sophomore release, 'Northwest Passage.' This period marked a consolidation of their unique sound that blended Celtic influences with rock elements, setting them apart in the Canadian music scene.

How many songs are on Crossing the Border?

Crossing the Border has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·41:05

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Legendary Standout 3:47
  • 2 Chessboard Dancer Standout 3:54
  • 3 Nightfall 3:47
  • 4 Israel Got a Rabbit 2:02
  • 5 Eleventh Hour 3:30
  • 6 Stray Cat 2:52
  • 7 Blues for You Standout 4:21
  • 8 O'Neil's March / Haughs of Cromdale 3:16
  • 9 Peace on the Inside 3:13
  • 10 Memory Waltz 3:51
  • 11 Sound of Sleat / Ale Is Dear 3:10
  • 12 Open Road 3:16

Release Date

January 1, 1992

Genre

Celtic rock

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Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

41 min 5 sec