Swaddling Songs

Swaddling Songs, recorded in 1972 by Irish band Mellow Candle, is a quietly ambitious album that blends folk rock with progressive and baroque folk influences. Featuring Clodagh Simonds' high, plaintive vocals and intricate, pastoral arrangements, the record pairs acoustic guitar and piano-based songwriting with ornate instrumental flourishes and layered harmonies, creating a melancholic, otherworldly atmosphere. Over time it has gained a reputation among listeners of folk and progressive music for its delicate songwriting and distinctive mood.