The Half Tail

The Half Tail
Studio album by
Released26 August 1996
RecordedCaVa Studios, Glasgow, Scotland
GenreCeltic rock
Length42:15
LabelGreen Linnet
ProducerChris Harley
Wolfstone chronology
Year of the Dog
(1994)
The Half Tail
(1996)
Seven
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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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 26 August. 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

  • Duncan Chisholm: fiddle
  • Stuart Eaglesham: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, whistle
  • Struan Eaglesham: keyboards
  • Ivan Drever: lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki
  • Wayne Mackenzie: bass guitar
  • Mop Youngson: drums
  • Stevie Saint: pipes
  • Iain Macdonald: flute
  • Sandro Ciancio: percussion
  • Fraser Spiers: harmonica

References

  1. ^ Owens, Thom. The Half Tail at AllMusic. Retrieved 24 January 2026.