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For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night

Caravan · 1973

45 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling tapestry of whimsical melodies, intricate arrangements, and playful lyrical narratives that define progressive rock's adventurous spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical narratives for curious minds
  • adventurous soundscapes for explorative listeners
  • patient unfolding of intricate arrangements
  • playful melodies for lighthearted moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, concise tracks
  • seek immediate gratification from music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 5, 1973, 'For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night' was Caravan's fourth studio album during a period of artistic maturation. This album followed their critically acclaimed release 'In the Land of Grey and Pink' and showcased the band’s evolving sound and songwriting prowess as they solidified their place within the progressive rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Gentle Giant· Camel· Soft Machine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Memory Lain, Hugh / Headloss 9:19
  • 2 Hoedown 3:20
  • 3 Surprise, Surprise 4:07
  • 4 C'Thlu Thlu 6:15
  • 5 The Dog, the Dog, He's at It Again 5:58
  • 6 Be All Right / Chance of a Lifetime 6:37
  • 7 L'Auberge du Sanglier / A Hunting We Shall Go / Pengola / Backwards / A Hunting We Shall Go (reprise) 10:07

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