- Artist:
- Clannad
Magical Ring: Silver Marble Vinyl LP
Release date: 2 October, 2026
- Cat#:
- 964213311
- Label:
- BMG
Released in March 1983, Magical Ring is the seventh studio album by Irish folk group Clannad and marks a pivotal moment in the band's evolution from traditional Celtic folk towards the atmospheric sound that would later define much of their international success. The album blends Irish-language songs, traditional melodies, and contemporary production, creating a rich and evocative listening experience.
Its standout track, the haunting ""Theme from Harry's Game"", became Clannad's breakthrough hit, reaching No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and introducing their distinctive sound to a wider audience.
Other notable tracks include ""Newgrange"", a fan favourite showcasing the band's ethereal vocals and layered arrangements, and ""I See Red"", a rare cover version that also charted as a single. The album itself reached No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Clannad's first major commercial success and laying the foundations for later classics such as Legend and Macalla.
LP TRACKLIST:
Side A
1. Theme from Harry's Game
2. Tower Hill
3. Seachrán Charn Tsiail
4. Passing Time
5. Coinleach Glas An Fhómhair
Side B
1. I See Red
2. Tá' Mé Mo Shuí
3. Newgrange
4. The Fairy Queen
5. Thíos Fá'n Chósta
- Formats:
- Vinyl LP
