The Half Tail is the fourth album by Scottish Celtic rock group Wolfstone. It was released in 1996.

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
SourceRating
Allmusic
The Living Tradition(favourable)

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

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  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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  • 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