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Golden Earring

Golden Earring · 1970

38 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · classic rock

A vibrant blend of Nederbeat and classic rock, showcasing experimental guitar work and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • vibrant soundscapes to explore
  • engaging guitar work throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Golden Earring's self-titled album arrived in 1970, marking their third studio release after establishing themselves in the Dutch music scene. This period followed their breakthrough with 'Seven Tears,' allowing them to shift towards a more progressive sound, further solidifying their identity beyond the Nederbeat genre.
Stylistic neighbors
The Alan Parsons Project· UFO· Thin Lizzy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Is the Time of the Year 3:36
  • 2 Big Tree, Blue Sea 6:09
  • 3 The Wall of Dolls 3:33
  • 4 See, See 3:10
  • 5 Yellow and Blue 3:48
  • 6 Back Home 3:51
  • 7 The Loner 3:30
  • 8 I’m Going to Send My Pigeons to the Sky 5:57
  • 9 As Long as the Wind Blows 5:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata