The Half Tail

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The Half Tail
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Studio album by
Released26 August 1996
Recorded CaVa Studios, Glasgow, Scotland
Genre Celtic rock
Length42:15
Label Green Linnet
Producer Chris Harley
Wolfstone chronology
Year of the Dog
(1994)
The Half Tail
(1996)
Seven
(1999)
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The Half Tail is the fourth album by Scottish Celtic rock group Wolfstone. It was released in 1996.

It was released in August 1996, first in limited quantities on 6 August, followed by a wider release on August 26. A promo poster for 26 August was distributed.

Reviews were positive for the album.

Track listing

  1. "Zeto" - 4:13
    • Zeto the Bubbleman
    • Electric Chopsticks
  2. "Tall Ships" - 4:56
  3. "Gillies" - 6:42
    • The Sleeping Tune
    • The Noose and the Gillies
  4. "Heart and Soul" - 3:17
  5. "Granny Hogg's Enormous Wallet" - 3:43
    • Duncan Chisholm
    • Granny Hogg's Enormous Wallet
  6. "Bonnie Ship the Diamond" - 5:54
    • Bonnie Ship the Diamond
    • The Last Leviathan
  7. "Glenglass" - 5:26
  8. "Clueless" - 3:57
    • Clueless
    • Fleshmarket Close
    • The Steampacket
  9. "No Tie Ups" - 4:07

Personnel



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