Raw Sienna
Savoy Brown · 1970
37 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock
A fusion of gritty blues and psychedelic rock, enveloped in soulful grooves and extended improvisations.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Hard Way to Go — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics about life's struggles, capturing the album's overarching themes.
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Needle and Spoon — With its laid-back groove and vivid storytelling, this song exemplifies Savoy Brown's ability to blend blues with a more psychedelic sensibility.
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Is That So — The album's longest track features intricate guitar work and an expansive structure that showcases the band's improvisational prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends blues and psychedelic rock with improvisational elements, creating a unique but somewhat uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track features a prominent guitar riff that sets a gritty tone, while the second track introduces a more soulful groove with layered vocals.
- The album's pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady rhythm while others shift to more free-form arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Raw Sienna' was released in March 1970, Savoy Brown had established themselves within the British blues scene with two previous albums. This record marked their fourth studio release and showcased a maturation in their sound, blending more complex arrangements with elements of psychedelia as they transitioned from their blues roots into broader rock territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleetwood Mac· The Allman Brothers Band· Cream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Hard Way to Go 2:24
- 2 That Same Feelin’ 3:40
- 3 Master Hare 4:53
- 4 Needle and Spoon 3:20
- 5 A Little More Wine 4:56
- 6 I’m Crying 4:20
- 7 Stay While the Night Is Young 3:10
- 8 Is That So 7:44
- 9 When I Was a Young Boy 3:05
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