BROKEN BARRICADES

Procol Harum

Crossover Prog

3.35 | 175 ratings

From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website

ZowieZiggy
Prog Reviewer

While the dark "Home" was a continuation of their classic style, this one is more guitar-oriented. More of a rocking (and bluesy) affair.

Still, the opener which is one of their hardest number is an excellent song. Trower delivering a great guitar part; he is also superbly backed up by the whole band. "Simple Sister" is amazingly powerful and hypnotic. The kind of track that pushes you to listen to it again as soon as it finishes. THE highlight.

The title track is another classic type of Procol song. A sad mood and a melancholic tone. It could have been featured on "Home". I quote: "Whose husband was the first to fall? Who died the worst death of them all"?

The band has not forgotten their bluesy influenced music either, but frankly "Memorial Drive", "Playmate Of The Mouth" or "Poor Mohammed" don't hold too much of a good song.

This album is rather a deception for me. "Home" showed that "Procol Harum" had pretty well digested Fisher's departure, but they couldn't reach the same quality on this work. The psychedelic "Song For A Dreamer" is original but no more. Another manner for Trower to show his talent.

If you would except the great opener, there is nothing outstanding here. Just an average album. Two stars.

ZowieZiggy | 2/5 | 2008-5-19

MEMBERS LOGIN ZONE

As a registered member (register here if not), you can post rating/reviews (& edit later), comments reviews and submit new albums.

You are not logged, please complete authentication before continuing (use forum credentials).

Share this PROCOL HARUM review

Social review comments () BETA

Review related links

Send comments to ZowieZiggy
Report this review (#171631)
Buy PROCOL HARUM music online with PA partners
Show all PROCOL HARUM MP3/Stream
Go to PROCOL HARUM page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
Go to Broken Barricades page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
Search the Forum for PROCOL HARUM related discussions