Procol Harum cover

Procol Harum

Procol Harum · 1967

70 min · 20 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock

A rich tapestry of orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics intertwining rock, classical, and psychedelic influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • rich, layered sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Procol Harum's self-titled debut album was released in September 1967, shortly after their formation in 1966. At this point, the band was on the cusp of becoming a prominent force in the art rock scene, with 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' already gaining traction as a significant hit, establishing their presence in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
The Moody Blues· Yes· King Crimson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Conquistador 2:42
  • 2 She Wandered Through the Garden Fence 3:29
  • 3 Something Following Me 3:40
  • 4 Mabel 1:55
  • 5 Cerdes (Outside the Gates Of) 5:07
  • 6 A Christmas Camel 4:54
  • 7 Kaleidoscope 2:57
  • 8 Salad Days (Are Here Again) 3:44
  • 9 Good Captain Clack 1:32
  • 10 Repent Walpurgis 5:05
  • 11 A Whiter Shade of Pale (original single version) 4:02
  • 12 Lime Street Blues 2:53
  • 13 Homburg (original single version) 4:02
  • 14 Salad Days (Are Here Again) (earlier alternate version) 4:26
  • 15 Mabel (earlier undubbed version) 1:56
  • 16 Cerdes (Outside the Gates Of) (earlier alternate version) 4:45
  • 17 Something Following Me (earlier alternate version) 3:38
  • 18 Magdalene (My Regal Zonophone) (original version) 2:23
  • 19 Quite Rightly So (earlier undubbed version) 3:53
  • 20 Shine On Brightly (earlier alternate version) 3:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata