In this episode of Culture Drop, we explore The Waterboys’ landmark 1985 album This Is the Sea—the record that cemented the band’s iconic “Big Music” sound. From the worldwide hit “The Whole of the Moon” to deeper cuts like “Don’t Bang the Drum” and “The Pan Within,” we uncover the stories, inspirations, and recording process behind this career-defining masterpiece.We’ll break down Mike Scott’s creative vision, the band’s evolution from A Pagan Place, and why This Is the Sea remains one of the most celebrated rock albums of all time.What you’ll learn in this episode:The origin and meaning of “The Whole of the Moon”How This Is the Sea captured the spirit of “The Big Music”The Waterboys’ influence on the 1980s UK and Irish music scenesHidden stories behind the album’s recording and lyrics🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.#TheWaterboys #ThisIsTheSea #TheWholeOfTheMoon #MikeScott #BigMusic #FolkRock #80sMusic #CultureDropPodcast #MusicHistory #ClassicAlbums

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