Tag: Procol Harum

I don’t know about you, but I am fascinated by the development of ‘Progressive Rock’ in the period between 1965 and 1973. There were massive leaps from Pop and Blues Rock, to Psychedelic and then to the classic Progressive genre…

This 3CD set reissued by Esoteric Recordings consists of Procol Harum’s seventh studio album, Exotic Birds and Fruit. Originally released on the Chrysalis label in April, 1974, this was the band’s return as a five-piece and going back to their…

It’s been a busy year so far for Esoteric Recordings. They’ve reissued albums from Curved Air, Chris Squire, Seventh Wave, and Procol Harum. Since reissuing the first four Procol albums three years ago I’ve wanted to see the label release…

In the 2012 foreword notes of Henry Scott-Irvine’s amazing book Procol Harum: The Ghosts Of A Whiter Shade Of Pale, film maker Martin Scorsese describes the band in this way; “Procol Harum’s music drew from so many deep wells –…

Having reviewed the Deluxe Edition reissue of Procol Harum’s previous album, A Salty Dog, I could not turn down the chance to review the follow up, Home. This album, like its predecessor, has been given the re-master treatment from the…

Procol Harum played a significant role in the early days of progressive rock and A Salty Dog, released in 1969, may not be as well known as contemporary albums from such luminaries as King Crimson, VDGG, Yes and Pink Floyd,…

Procol Harum Firstly, a caveat – the copy we have for review is the single CD edition, but for the fan there is a 2-CD version available that includes a further 23 tracks of alternate takes and radio sessions. I…