East of the Sun cover

East of the Sun

Roy Harper · 2001

57 min · 15 tracks · traditional folk music

Intimate folk melodies intertwine with Harper's poignant storytelling, crafting a reflective journey through personal and social landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling with depth
  • intimate melodies for solitude
  • cathartic moments of introspection
  • gentle pacing for quiet evenings
  • personal narratives that resonate

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'East of the Sun' in 2001, Roy Harper was a veteran artist with a career spanning over three decades. This album followed his previous work, 'The Dream Society' from 1998, marking a continued exploration of introspective themes and acoustic arrangements that defined his legacy in British folk music.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'll See You Again 5:00
  • 2 Francesca 1:20
  • 3 Another Day 2:59
  • 4 North Country 3:28
  • 5 South Africa 4:04
  • 6 The Flycatcher 4:08
  • 7 My Friend 3:42
  • 8 East of the Sun 3:04
  • 9 Commune 4:34
  • 10 Davey 1:31
  • 11 Twelve Hours of Sunset 4:45
  • 12 Hallucinating Light 6:04
  • 13 Forever 2:48
  • 14 Sexy Woman 6:28
  • 15 Frozen Moment 3:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata