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Cunning Stunts

Caravan · 1975

41 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock

A whimsical journey through progressive rock's intricate melodies and playful narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • whimsical narrative exploration
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 25, 1975, 'Cunning Stunts' marked Caravan's sixth studio album during a period of artistic consolidation following their earlier successes like 'In the Land of Grey and Pink'. By this time, the band was refining its signature blend of jazz-inflected rock and lyrical storytelling, solidifying their place in the Canterbury scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Gentle Giant· Camel· Soft Machine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Show of Our Lives 5:47
  • 2 Stuck in a Hole 3:09
  • 3 Lover 5:09
  • 4 No Backstage Pass 4:34
  • 5 Welcome the Day 4:03
  • 6 Dabsong Conshirtoe Part 1. The Mad Dabsong Part2. Ben Karratt Rides Again Part 3. Pro's and Con's Part 4. Wraiks and Ladders Part 5. Sneaking Out the Bare Quare Part 6. All Sort of Unmentionable Things 18:01
  • 7 The Fear and Loathing in Tollington Park Rag 1:09

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