The Green Fields of Foreverland is the first studio album by Isobel Campbell's solo project, the Gentle Waves. It was released through Jeepster Records on 5 April 1999.
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Reception
Author Dave Thompson, in his book Alternative Rock (2000), wrote: "Sparse pianos and flutes echo low (and Low) and anyone who thought "Afterhours" was the best thing the Velvets ever did will have a brand new friend indeed."
It peaked at number 30 on the UK Independent Albums Chart, as well as number 89 on the Scottish Albums Chart.
The album was reissued on gold-coloured vinyl for Record Store Day in 2026.
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Isobel Campbell – lead vocals, guitar, cello, piano, vibraphone, glockenspiel, melodica
Margaret Smith – flute
Richard Colburn – drums, shaker, triangle, bongo, cymbal
Stuart Murdoch – bass guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
Stevie Jackson – guitar
Mick Cooke – trumpet
Chris Geddes – piano, Rhodes piano, autoharp
David McKay – violin
Moyra Clausson – clarinet