Released 50 years ago
Ramshackled
Alan White · 1976
38 min · 9 tracks · progressive rock
A vibrant blend of progressive rock and eclectic sounds, reflecting both experimentation and musical craftsmanship.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ooooh Baby (Goin’ to Pieces) — This track opens the album with a catchy melody and showcases White's vocal range, setting a strong foundation for the record’s eclectic nature.
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Avakak — Blending intricate rhythmic patterns with melodic hooks, this song exemplifies White's ability to merge complexity with accessibility in progressive rock.
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Darkness — The closing track features a somber tone and introspective lyrics that highlight White's depth as a songwriter, leaving a lasting impact on the listener.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Darkness
The final verse shifts perspective, revealing an internal struggle that resonates with themes of solitude and reflection throughout the album.
This change in perspective deepens the emotional weight of the song, contrasting earlier lyrics that maintain an outward focus.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ooooh Baby (Goin’ to Pieces) 5:32
- 2 One Way Rag 4:04
- 3 Avakak 6:54
- 4 Spring - Song of Innocence 5:00
- 5 Giddy 3:11
- 6 Silly Woman 3:14
- 7 Marching Into a Bottle 1:59
- 8 Everybody 3:13
- 9 Darkness 5:35
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