Descendants of Smith
Roy Harper · 1988
44 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A reflective blend of traditional folk sounds and intimate storytelling that evokes deep emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling with depth
- reflective moments for quiet solitude
- thoughtful lyrics for deep thinking
- gentle pacing for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1988, Roy Harper was a seasoned artist with nearly two decades of music under his belt. 'Descendants of Smith' was released as his eleventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Whatever Happened to Jugula?' from 1984. This album reflects a mature phase in Harper's career, where he continued to explore personal and political themes through a folk lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Laughing Inside 4:15
- 2 Garden of Uranium 4:02
- 3 Still Life 4:47
- 4 Pinches of Salt 3:07
- 5 Desert Island 4:20
- 6 Government Surplus 2:21
- 7 Surplus Liquorice 0:38
- 8 Liquorice Alltime 3:42
- 9 Maile Lei 4:34
- 10 Same Shoes 4:15
- 11 Descendants of Smith 3:48
- 12 Laughing Inside (Rough & Ready version) 4:09
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