Pied Piper cover

Pied Piper

Donovan · 2002

49 min · 13 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop

A whimsical blend of folk melodies and playful lyrics, echoing Donovan's signature psychedelic charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with charm
  • playful melodies for lighthearted moments
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • suitable for relaxed afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense, high-energy tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Pied Piper' marked Donovan's artistic return after a decade-long hiatus from studio albums. At this point, he was revisiting his roots while embracing a new audience with contemporary themes and sounds that reflect both nostalgia and modernity.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Love My Shirt 3:31
  • 2 Happiness Runs 4:42
  • 3 Sun Magic 3:46
  • 4 People Call Me the Pied Piper 4:21
  • 5 Little Boy in Corduroy 3:39
  • 6 Colours 3:18
  • 7 Jackie Beanstalk 6:24
  • 8 A Funny Man 2:01
  • 9 Mandolin Man and His Secret 3:50
  • 10 Nature Friends 1:16
  • 11 Wynken, Blynkers and Nod 3:26
  • 12 Little Teddy Bear 3:00
  • 13 Voyage of the Moon 5:50

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