Like It Is, Was, and Evermore Shall Be
Donovan · 1968
31 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop
A dreamy tapestry of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of the late 1960s folk revival.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1968, 'Like It Is, Was, and Evermore Shall Be' came during Donovan's peak creative period following his breakout success with 'Sunshine Superman' in 1966. At this time, he was solidifying his position as a leading figure in the folk-rock scene, exploring more complex themes and arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Syd Barrett· Simon & Garfunkel· Sixto Rodriguez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Summer Day Reflection Song 2:11
- 2 Do You Hear Me Now 1:45
- 3 Colours 2:44
- 4 Universal Soldier 2:13
- 5 Josie 3:24
- 6 Catch the Wind 2:53
- 7 Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do 2:54
- 8 To Try for the Sun 3:37
- 9 Hey Gip (Dig the Slowness) 3:05
- 10 The War Drags On 3:40
- 11 Sunny Goodge Street 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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