by Bruce Eder Procol Harum's self-titled, debut album bombed in England, appearing six months after &A Whiter Shade of Pale& and &Homburg& with neither hit song on it. The LP was successful in America, where albums sold more easily, but especially since it did include &A Whiter Shade of Pale& and was reissued with a sticker emphasizing the presence of the original &Conquistador,& a re-recording which became a hit in 1972. The music is an engaging meld of psychedelic rock, blues, and classical influences, filled with phantasmagorical lyrics, bold (but not flashy) organ by Matthew Fisher, and Robin Trower's most tasteful and restrained guitar. &Conquistador,& &Kaleidoscope,& &A Christmas Camel,& and the Bach-influenced &Repent Walpurgis& are superb tracks, and &Good Captain Clack& is great, almost Kinks-like fun. Not everything here works, but it holds up better than most psychedelic or progressive rock.
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Name | procol harum |
原始名称 | Procol Harum |
发行时间 | 1967-02-14 |
名称 | procol harum |
唱片公司 | deram |
收藏数 | 309 |
歌手 | procol harum |
类别 | 录音室专辑 |
语言 | 英语 |
风格 | 前卫摇滚 progressive rock |