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Deadlines

Strawbs · 1977

138 min · 31 tracks · progressive rock

Melodic progressive rock interwoven with poignant storytelling and lush instrumental arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant storytelling through melodies
  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • long-form tracks for deep listening
  • rich instrumentals for emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'Deadlines' was Strawbs' follow-up to the acclaimed album 'Hero and Heroine'. At this point, the band was navigating a transition in their sound amidst changing lineups, seeking to explore more complex themes while maintaining their melodic roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Genesis· Yes

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 No Return 4:55
  • 2 Joey And Me 3:52
  • 3 Sealed With A Traitors Kiss 3:23
  • 4 I Don't Want To Talk About It 3:55
  • 5 The Last Resort 4:09
  • 6 Time And Life 4:10
  • 7 New Beginnings 3:40
  • 8 Deadly Nightshade 3:56
  • 9 Words Of Wisdom 5:42
  • 10 Midnight 4:07
  • 11 No Return 3:34
  • 12 Sealed With A Traitors Kiss 3:54
  • 13 Time And Life 3:57
  • 14 Deadly Nightshade 4:00
  • 15 Words Of Wisdom 3:05
  • 16 The Chosen Ones 1:35
  • 17 Sealed With A Traitors Kiss 4:02
  • 18 No Return 3:57
  • 19 Joey And Me 3:51
  • 20 Deadly Nightshade 4:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Lay Down 5:28
  • 2 The Last Resort 4:19
  • 3 Ghosts 10:16
  • 4 No Return 5:08
  • 5 Heartbreaker 5:09
  • 6 Sealed With A Traitors Kiss 4:42
  • 7 Simple Visions 5:57
  • 8 Cut Like A Diamond 4:42
  • 9 Out In The Cold 4:01
  • 10 Round And Round 6:17
  • 11 Hero And Heroine 5:12

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