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Procol Harum · 1970
77 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics wrapped in progressive rock's intricate rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Whisky Train Start here — Opening with a powerful piano riff and dynamic vocals, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of darker themes and intricate musicianship.
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The Dead Man’s Dream — This song features haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, skillfully blending rock elements with orchestral strings that highlight the band's artistic depth.
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Whaling Stories — Clocking in at over seven minutes, this epic track showcases Procol Harum's talent for storytelling through music, combining evocative lyrics with rich instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases the band's ambition in blending rock with classical influences.
- Career context
- Released in June 1970, Home was Procol Harum's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed A Salty Dog. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the progressive rock scene while exploring more experimental sounds. This album also featured changes in their songwriting approach, emphasizing orchestration and layered compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Moody Blues· Yes· King Crimson
Tracklist
- 1 Whisky Train Start here 4:31
- 2 The Dead Man’s Dream 4:46
- 3 Still There’ll Be More 4:53
- 4 Nothing That I Didn’t Know 3:36
- 5 About to Die 3:36
- 6 Barnyard Story 2:46
- 7 Piggy Pig Pig 4:48
- 8 Whaling Stories 7:06
- 9 Your Own Choice 3:14
- 10 Rockin’ Warm‐Up / Go Go Go (Move on Down the Line) 4:46
- 11 The Dead Man’s Dream (take 7) 3:55
- 12 Procol Have a Laugh… 0:47
- 13 Still There’ll Be More (instrumental take 3) 4:57
- 14 About to Die (instrumental takes 1 & 2) 4:38
- 15 Barnyard Story (take 4 remix) 2:49
- 16 Piggy Pig Pig (take 2 remix) 5:43
- 17 Your Own Choice (take 14 remix) 3:15
- 18 Whaling Stories (take 2) 7:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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