A Salty Dog cover

A Salty Dog

Procol Harum · 1969

62 min · 16 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A cinematic blend of orchestral arrangements and haunting melodies that evoke melancholic storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic storytelling experiences
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • contemplative evening reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1969, 'A Salty Dog' is Procol Harum's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and the successful 'Shine On Brightly'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the progressive rock landscape, blending classical influences with rock elements.
Stylistic neighbors
The Moody Blues· Yes· King Crimson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Salty Dog 4:39
  • 2 The Milk of Human Kindness 3:46
  • 3 Too Much Between Us 3:43
  • 4 The Devil Came From Kansas 4:36
  • 5 Boredom 4:34
  • 6 Juicy John Pink 2:07
  • 7 Wreck of the Hesperus 3:48
  • 8 All This and More 3:51
  • 9 Crucifiction Lane 4:59
  • 10 Pilgrim’s Progress 4:32
  • 11 Long Gone Geek 3:09
  • 12 All This and More (take 1) 4:12
  • 13 The Milk of Human Kindness (take 1) 3:57
  • 14 Pilgrim’s Progress (take 1) 3:15
  • 15 McGreggor 2:47
  • 16 Still There’ll Be More (take 8) 5:03

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