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Procol Harum

Crossover Prog

3.57 | 191 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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Procol Harum is such a band who wrote some of the most beautiful melodies in the rock history. Not all are well-known and some are comprised on this album ("The Dead Man's Dream").

Even if Fisher has gone, the powerful and heavy organ sounds are still present, which provides the same atmosphere as on their first three albums. Their previous album "A Salty Dog" was a mix of average rock songs and great rock ballads and the band is digging into the same direction with "Home".

And I come to the same conclusion: I just prefer the band while they produce their catchy, dramatic and emotional melodic songs. While pieces as "Whiskey Train" or "Still There'll Be More" are just not on par with the best of this album.

One of the most poignant moment to be experienced on "Home" is the sad "Nothing That I Didn't Know". This album is referring several times to the death and sounds somewhat dark and pessimistic.

The importance of the keys are well sustained, just listen to the excellent piano part during "About To Die" (again) to get the confirmation. The band had a brilliant idea not to change their sound after Fisher's departure. But the mood is at times too much on the sad side and death seems an obsession ("Barnyard Story"). I quote: "Now and then my life seems truer, now and then my life seems pure. All in all, my thoughts are fewer, maybe death will be my cure ".

The absolute highlight of this album, and probably one of their best song ever written is "Whaling Stories". A passionate piece of music which is extremely moving. The right tone of voice, an extremely good guitar solo and these profound keys... A great moment, no doubt.

The closing number is not a merry one either, again the death theme rises (even suicide) although it is played on a joyful mood which contrasts with the subject.

If you would except "Whaling Stories", there are no exceptional number on this album. It holds a good collection of songs and no blunder. Three stars.

ZowieZiggy | 3/5 | 2008-5-19

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