10 Almost Perfect Folk Rock Albums With One Bad Song
6. Dougie MacLean: Marching Mystery (1994)
When it comes to Scotland's contribution to folk rock, no one has been as more prolific and under praised as Dougie MacLean. Sine 1981, he's released 29 studio albums, all of which exhibit his uniquely evocative blending of traditional folk and rock. Critics have dubbed him one of Scotland's greatest singer song writers, but he's garnered more of a cult-like fanbase over the years, rather than being a global big hitter.
Perhaps his most widely recognised musical endeavour is his score to the 1992 Daniel Day-Lewis epic, The Last of the Mohicans. That and his 1978 track Caledonia, which has gone on to be covered by just about every Scottish singer, including Amy Macdonald and Paolo Nutini.
If you want a truly flawless depiction of the man's potential then, Whitewash (1990) is a must. Having said that Marching Mystery contains some of his most stirring music. It's filled with romantic sentiments of Scottish pride and an appreciation for Scottish heritage. His lyrics aren't political, but his distinct accent, gives his music the kind of patriotic sentiment that only the Scots and Irish can get away with, without it feeling gross or overly nationalistic. This the musical equivalent of Braveheart. Whether you're a Scot or not, it will leave your cursing the damn oppressive English, and yearning for the rugged beauty of the highlands. Oh, just skip All Together... , it leans on some tired '80s sounds that for the '90s felt outdated.