it's been a while for sure, but here's another one for the books.not knowing much of Procol Harum besides A Whiter Shade of Pale, this album seemed really interesting. and it is. it begins fitting to what seems to be the 'theme', with some sounds from the dock of the bay. and everything that follows is so different but very much the same. each song has a separate feel from the rest; Juicy John Pink, for instance, is a grungy blues number, but the following song Wreck Of The Hesperus is lead by a piano that is a sure precursor to Elton John or Bully Joel. but they don't sound at all out of place being back to back on this record. i always like to see a band making music that is different from itself and still create a certain overall sound. this isn't a band that's blowing my mind or anything, but it's a well done album. and you know i like the cover art.
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