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
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