Commercial Breaks
Roy Harper · 1994
47 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A reflective mix of folk storytelling and sharp social commentary wrapped in melodic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling with depth
- melodic arrangements for contemplation
- social commentary through personal lens
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
- short tracks for focused attention
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Commercial Breaks' was released in 1994, Roy Harper had established himself as a revered figure in the British folk scene. This album arrived nearly two decades after his breakthrough record, 'Stormcock', marking a period of artistic resilience amidst evolving musical landscapes. Harper continued to explore personal and political themes while adapting to the changing tides of popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Little Girl 2:36
- 2 I’m in Love With You 4:07
- 3 Ten Years Ago 3:19
- 4 Sail Away 4:49
- 5 I Wanna Be Part of the News 3:32
- 6 Cora 3:26
- 7 Come Up and See Me 4:21
- 8 The Fly Catcher 3:55
- 9 Too Many Movies 4:14
- 10 Square Boxes 4:04
- 11 Burn the World (Part 1) 5:06
- 12 Playing Prisons 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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