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The release of "A Salty Dog" - previous album before "Home" - remarked the split between Mathew Fisher and Dave Knights from the band. It was not really for the case for Mathew Fisher as he sat in as the band's producer instead of sat in front of his Hammond organ equipment. Keith Reid attempted to replace Fisher's position as Hammond organ but it did not work out really well. Chris Copping, former Paramount, was hired to do bass guitar. Procol Harum's fourth album "Home" went into production in February - March 1970.

The band was then a four piece with Copping playing bass guitar and occasional keyboard. Gone were the days with great Hammond organ sounds that really characterized the band's music style. The band was then becoming more of rock band instead of blues based with proggy stuffs. But it does not mean that this is a bad album at all. I personally enjoy the album. The opening track "Whisky Train" with its groove and rock style has become my all-time favorite. In some way it reminds me to Grand Funk's "We are an American Band" which was very popular in the seventies. Even though there is no longer obvious Hammond sound but I still find song like "Barnyard Story" resembles the soul of early Procol Harum's work. "Piggi Pig Pig" has a tight composition with excellent piano.

Overall, it's a good album that classic rock lovers should have. Keep on proggin' ..!

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW