Top tracks — play these first
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Pedagogue — This track stands out for its extensive length and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's ability to combine intricate melodies with complex rhythms while exploring themes of education and enlightenment.
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Pride of the Biosphere — With its rich lyrical content reflecting ecological concerns, this track exemplifies Wigwam's progressive ethos, marrying poetic storytelling with a robust sonic landscape.
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Prophet — As one of the longer compositions on the album, this track features elaborate instrumental sections that highlight the band's proficiency and willingness to experiment musically.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- socio-political themes exploration
- steady pacing for contemplation
- gradual development with conclusion
- brief tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- dislike complex auditory journeys
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1974, Being is Wigwam's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record, Nuclear Nightclub. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the burgeoning progressive rock scene, merging theatrical elements with sophisticated musical arrangements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Proletarian 2:09
- 2 InspiRed Machine 1:30
- 3 Petty‐Bourgeois 2:57
- 4 Pride of the Biosphere 3:17
- 5 Pedagogue 9:11
- 6 Crisader 4:50
- 7 Planetist 3:10
- 8 Maestro Mercy 2:33
- 9 Prophet 6:10
- 10 Marvelry Skimmer 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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