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Déjà Fou

Strawbs · 2004

53 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock

A lush tapestry of progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with introspective lyrics and rich harmonies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Under a Cloudless Sky Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    If — This track showcases the band's signature blend of poetic lyricism and melodic sophistication, encapsulating the essence of their sound.
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    Sunday Morning — A reflective piece that contrasts vulnerability with robust instrumentation, illustrating the emotional range of the album.
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    Cold Steel — This track features a darker tone and complex arrangements, highlighting the band's progressive rock roots and thematic depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for thoughtful reflection
  • subtle emotional landscapes to explore
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • melancholic themes for introspective moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer high-energy, upbeat music
  • want varied track lengths

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and creativity in the band's later years.
Themes
Sunday morning reflections· complex arrangements
Career context
Déjà Fou is Strawbs' twelfth studio album, released after a lengthy hiatus following their 1998 album, The Broken Hearted Bride. This period marked a return to form for the band, as they sought to blend classic sounds with contemporary influences while re-establishing their presence in the progressive rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Camel· Genesis· Yes
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Tracklist

  • 1 Riviera dei Fiori 1:43
  • 2 Under a Cloudless Sky Start here 5:14
  • 3 Face Down in the Well 5:56
  • 4 On a Night like This 2:26
  • 5 If 5:09
  • 6 Cold Steel 5:09
  • 7 Sunday Morning 3:21
  • 8 This Barren Land 4:46
  • 9 When the Lights Came On 5:41
  • 10 Russian Front 5:39
  • 11 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow 4:12
  • 12 NRG 4:05

What to play next

Painted Sky
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Painted Sky

2005

Continues the lush sound and introspective themes found in Déjà Fou.
Blue Angel
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Blue Angel

2003

Precedes Déjà Fou, setting a similar sonic atmosphere.
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