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Released 20 years ago

A Taste of Strawbs

Strawbs · 2006

370 min · 89 tracks · progressive rock

A rich tapestry of progressive rock interwoven with folk elements and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • patiently unfolding musical narratives
  • engaging late-night listening sessions
  • immersive storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer concise track lengths

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'A Taste of Strawbs' is a retrospective compilation that highlights Strawbs’ journey from their formation in the late 1960s through various stylistic phases. This album comes years after their peak commercial success in the 1970s, showcasing both their classic hits and deeper cuts, allowing fans to revisit the band's evolution over decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Genesis· Yes

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Grey Hawk 2:16
  • 2 The Cruel Wars 2:48
  • 3 You Don't Think About Me 2:03
  • 4 Not All the Flowers Grow 2:25
  • 5 You Keep Going Your Way 2:42
  • 6 Sail Away to the Sea 3:21
  • 7 Nothing Else Will Do 2:12
  • 8 Oh How She Changed 2:54
  • 9 Or Am I Dreaming 2:26
  • 10 All the Little Ladies 2:48
  • 11 Ah Me, Ah My 1:24
  • 12 The Man Who Called Himself Jesus 4:35
  • 13 The Battle 6:09
  • 14 It's Just Love 3:56
  • 15 Another Day 3:02
  • 16 Forever 3:42
  • 17 Where Am I? / I'll Show You Where to Sleep 4:00
  • 18 Canon Dale 3:39
  • 19 RMW 5:28
  • 20 Sheep 11:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Tomorrow 4:50
  • 2 New World 4:12
  • 3 Here It Comes 3:17
  • 4 See How They Run 2:40
  • 5 Going Home 3:11
  • 6 The Actor 4:41
  • 7 Part of the Union 2:57
  • 8 The Winter & The Summer 4:42
  • 9 Whichever Way the Wind Blows 2:50
  • 10 Betrayed / Shine on Silver Sun / Words of Wisdom 8:44
  • 11 Out in the Cold / Round & Round 7:01
  • 12 The Writing on the Wall 2:12
  • 13 The Four Queens 2:12
  • 14 Ghosts: Theme 1:33
  • 15 Lemon Pie 2:40
  • 16 Cherie Je T'Aime 3:16
  • 17 So Shall Our Love Die 3:31
  • 18 Still Small Voice 3:02
  • 19 Absent Friend (How I Need You Now) 5:53

Disc 3

  • 1 The Merchant Adventurer 3:50
  • 2 Blue Angel 10:47
  • 3 Goodbye 3:53
  • 4 Deadly Nightshade 4:15
  • 5 Midnight 4:06
  • 6 Sweet Voices 3:40
  • 7 Bring Out Your Dead 4:08
  • 8 Another Day Without You 4:23
  • 9 Touch the Earth 3:54
  • 10 Armada 5:02
  • 11 A Glimpse of Heaven 3:42
  • 12 The Hangman & The Papist 3:55
  • 13 I'll Carry on Beside You 2:55
  • 14 Heavy Disguise 2:58
  • 15 That's When the Crying Starts 4:17
  • 16 Evergreen 4:22
  • 17 Song of a Sad Little Girl 4:55

Disc 4

  • 1 Ringing Down the Years 6:48
  • 2 Further Down the Road 2:27
  • 3 Heartbreak Hill 7:02
  • 4 Extravaganza on a Theme of Strawbs 5:02
  • 5 Files of Facts 1:05
  • 6 Hero & Heroine 4:03
  • 7 The Ten Commandments 5:11
  • 8 The King 4:08
  • 9 Hummingbird (instrumental) 3:45
  • 10 Alice's Song 3:03
  • 11 Maclean Street / Who Knows Where the Time Goes 7:25
  • 12 We'll Meet Again Sometime 6:40
  • 13 Sunday Morning 3:25
  • 14 On a Night Like This 2:25
  • 15 Dragonfly 3:53
  • 16 Canada 6:56
  • 17 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 4:53

Disc 5

  • 1 The Happiest Boy in Town 1:46
  • 2 Draught Raga 4:33
  • 3 Ways and Means 4:17
  • 4 The Rip It Off Blues 2:32
  • 5 Stay Awhile With Me 2:41
  • 6 Oh So Sleepy 3:10
  • 7 Barcarole (instrumental) 3:30
  • 8 Time and Life 4:02
  • 9 Hearbreaker 3:59
  • 10 Andalucian Express 5:02
  • 11 Lay Down 4:45
  • 12 Over the Hill 4:42
  • 13 You Never Needed Water 2:47
  • 14 If 4:51
  • 15 Cold Steel 4:40
  • 16 The River / Down by the Sea 12:49

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