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Broken Barricades

Procol Harum · 1971

34 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

Psychedelic rock meets orchestral flair, creating a lush soundscape of introspective melodies and layered instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective melodies for deep thinking
  • lush soundscapes for headphone immersion
  • short tracks for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 1, 1971, 'Broken Barricades' was Procol Harum's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 'A Salty Dog.' At this stage, the band was solidifying its place in the progressive rock scene while facing lineup changes, which influenced their evolving sound and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Moody Blues· Yes· King Crimson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Simple Sister 5:47
  • 2 Broken Barricades 3:10
  • 3 Memorial Drive 3:43
  • 4 Luskus Delph 3:47
  • 5 Power Failure 4:30
  • 6 Song for a Dreamer 5:25
  • 7 Playmate of the Mouth 5:03
  • 8 Poor Mohammed 3:06

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