Preserves Uncanned
Strawbs · 1990
106 min · 38 tracks · progressive rock
A rich tapestry of folk-infused progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- thoughtful storytelling in each track
- for reflective afternoon listening
- varied pacing keeps engagement high
- melodic intricacies reward attentive listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy album experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'Preserves Uncanned' represents a unique moment for Strawbs as it showcases their evolution from a prominent 1970s band to a more reflective, mature sound. This album comes after their commercial peak in the 1970s and marks a period of experimentation and revisiting their roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Coal Creek March 2:15
- 2 Sail Away to the Sea 3:51
- 3 That Which One Was Mine 2:01
- 4 How Everyone but Sam Was a Hypocrite 3:03
- 5 October to May 3:10
- 6 On My Way 3:05
- 7 All I Need Is You 2:55
- 8 Josephine, for Better or for Worse 3:21
- 9 We'll Meet Again Sometime 3:05
- 10 Spanish Is the Loving Tongue 3:35
- 11 Handsome Molly 2:18
- 12 Hard Times 1:29
- 13 How I Need You 3:30
- 14 The Man Who Called Himself Jesus 3:43
- 15 Pieces of 79 & 15 3:08
- 16 Following the Rainbow 3:56
- 17 Always on My Mind 2:00
- 18 Martin Luther King's Dream 2:04
- 19 Bitter Sunshine 1:31
Disc 2
- 1 All the Little Ladies 2:20
- 2 Just the Same in Every Way 2:50
- 3 Strawberry Picking 1:37
- 4 A Good Woman's Love 2:37
- 5 The Battle 6:09
- 6 Jenny O'Brien 2:59
- 7 Sweetling 2:28
- 8 Flinthill Spcial 1:18
- 9 The Blantyre Explosion 2:57
- 10 Tell Me What You See in Me 3:37
- 11 Or Am I Dreaming 2:13
- 12 I'll Show You Where to Sleep 3:00
- 13 And You Need Me 3:13
- 14 You Keep Going Your Way 2:54
- 15 Where Is the Dream of Your Youth 2:36
- 16 Why? 1:57
- 17 Lawrence Brown 3:55
- 18 Wild Strawberries 1:45
- 19 Song to Alex 2:15
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