What makes For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night by Caravan notable?

The album is notable for its ambitious blend of jazz and rock influences, which helped further establish Caravan as a key player in the Canterbury scene. While it did not achieve massive commercial success, it received positive reviews, particularly noted for its unique lyrical content and innovative instrumentation that influenced subsequent progressive rock artists. 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.

How many songs are on For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night?

For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night has 7 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

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.

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Tracklist

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1 Memory Lain, Hugh / Headloss Standout 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 Standout 5:58
6 Be All Right / Chance of a Lifetime Standout 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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