Recollection
Strawbs · 2006
68 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A reflective tapestry of orchestral arrangements and poetic lyrics that weave nostalgia with existential musings.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its retrospective quality, showcasing the band's ability to blend progressive rock with folk influences while receiving positive reviews for its lyrical depth. It reflects on themes of memory and time, making it resonant among long-time fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- reflective moments of nostalgia dynamic journey with peaks introspective headphone detail hunting
- Context
- In 2006, Strawbs released 'Recollection' as a culmination of their extensive career, which began in the late 1960s. This album followed a period of fluctuating lineup changes and musical exploration, marking their return to a more introspective sound after several years of varied releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Procol Harum· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We'll Meet Again Sometime 4:13
- 2 Or Am I Dreaming? 2:30
- 3 Song of a Sad Little Girl 5:29
- 4 The Witch Once Was Mine 3:33
- 5 Fingertips 6:09
- 6 The Man Who Called Himself Jesus Standout 4:36
- 7 Temperament of Mind 5:28
- 8 Josephine, For Better or for Worse 3:27
- 9 The Antique Suite: I the Reaper/II We Must Cross the River/III Antiques and Curios Standout 12:15
- 10 The Battle 5:52
- 11 Where Is This Dream of Your Youth? Standout 12:09
- 12 Dance On 2:24
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