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Dancing to the Devil's Beat

Strawbs · 2009

45 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock

A contemplative blend of progressive rock and folk, weaving intricate melodies with reflective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • intricate melodies for deep listening
  • contemplative moments for quiet evenings
  • thoughtful narratives with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Dancing to the Devil's Beat' is Strawbs' twelfth studio album and comes after a period of fluctuating lineup changes. The band, known for their fusion of rock and folk elements, was navigating a resurgence in interest following their earlier works in the 1970s and the subsequent evolution of their sound over the decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Genesis· Yes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Revenge (Can Be So Sweet) 5:18
  • 2 Beneath the Angry Sky 4:29
  • 3 Copenhagen 4:46
  • 4 Pro Patria Suite 7:44
  • 5 Where Silent Shadows Fall 5:45
  • 6 The Man Who Would Never Leave Grimsby 5:01
  • 7 The Ballad of Jay and Rose Mary 4:17
  • 8 Dancing to the Devil's Beat 3:38
  • 9 Oh How She Changed 4:21

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