All Our Own Work
Strawbs · 1973
36 min · 13 tracks · progressive rock
A blend of folk-infused melodies and intricate harmonies showcasing the band's early progressive rock tendencies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience short tracks for quick engagement thoughtful melodies for introspection
- Context
- Released in 1973, 'All Our Own Work' marked Strawbs' transition from folk rock to a more progressive sound. This album came shortly after their previous release, 'Dragonfly,' which had begun to establish their unique style, setting the stage for their later commercial successes.
- If you like
- progressive rock
All Our Own Work is an album by Strawbs, released in 1973. A blend of folk-infused melodies and intricate harmonies showcasing the band's early progressive rock tendencies. This album is significant as it includes the track 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes?', which has been covered by various artists and solidified Strawbs' reputation within the folk-rock scene. Its critical reception helped pave the way for their subsequent albums, contributing to the rise of progressive rock in the early 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does All Our Own Work sound like?
A blend of folk-infused melodies and intricate harmonies showcasing the band's early progressive rock tendencies. Rooted in progressive rock.
What makes All Our Own Work by Strawbs notable?
This album is significant as it includes the track 'Who Knows Where the Time Goes?', which has been covered by various artists and solidified Strawbs' reputation within the folk-rock scene. Its critical reception helped pave the way for their subsequent albums, contributing to the rise of progressive rock in the early 1970s. Released in 1973, 'All Our Own Work' marked Strawbs' transition from folk rock to a more progressive sound. This album came shortly after their previous release, 'Dragonfly,' which had begun to establish their unique style, setting the stage for their later commercial successes.
Who is All Our Own Work for?
All Our Own Work works well if you're into steady reflective listening experience, short tracks for quick engagement and thoughtful melodies for introspection.
How many songs are on All Our Own Work?
All Our Own Work has 13 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Nothing Else Will Do Standout 2:22
- 2 Who Knows Where the Time Goes? Standout 4:05
- 3 How Everyone but Sam Was a Hypocrite 2:45
- 4 Sail Away to the Sea 3:21
- 5 And You Need Me 3:14
- 6 Poor Jimmy Wilson 2:31
- 7 All I Need Is You 2:19
- 8 Tell Me What You See in Me 3:38
- 9 I've Been My Own Worst Friend Standout 2:39
- 10 On My Way 3:04
- 11 Two Weeks Last Summer 2:04
- 12 Always on My Mind 1:50
- 13 Stay Awhile With Me 2:23
Release Date
January 1, 1973
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
36 min 15 sec
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