Black Widow cover

Black Widow

Black Widow · 1971

47 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock

Heavy organ riffs intertwine with theatrical vocals, evoking a darkly whimsical atmosphere across the album's progressive rock landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • darkly whimsical sonic explorations
  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • immersive narrative with peaks
  • headphone detail hunting required

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1971, 'Black Widow' was Black Widow's debut album, introducing their unique blend of progressive rock and occult themes. The band was relatively unknown at this point, but they aimed to carve out a niche within the burgeoning UK rock scene that was becoming increasingly experimental.
Stylistic neighbors
Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Piknik· Muse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tears and Wine 8:56
  • 2 The Gypsy 4:31
  • 3 Bridge Passage 0:29
  • 4 When My Mind Was Young 5:07
  • 5 The Journey 5:51
  • 6 Poser 7:43
  • 7 Mary Clark 4:05
  • 8 Wait Until Tomorrow 3:23
  • 9 An Afterthought 1:09
  • 10 Legend of Creation 5:52

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