Searching for a Land
New Trolls · 1972
74 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A sprawling journey through progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with symphonic arrangements and reflective lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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To Edith — This nearly ten-minute composition encapsulates the album's thematic depth and showcases the band's ability to blend rock with orchestral influences seamlessly.
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A Land to Live a Land to Die — The track's epic length and dynamic shifts highlight New Trolls' knack for crafting immersive soundscapes that reflect existential themes.
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In St. Peter’s Day — This song features lyrical introspection paired with intricate musical arrangements, representing the band’s fusion of poetic storytelling within a progressive rock framework.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to extended climax
- ethereal soundscapes for escapism
- late-night reflective listening
- patient exploration of themes
- immersive journey through sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1972, New Trolls released Searching for a Land as their fourth studio album, following the commercial success of their previous work, Concerto Grosso. This album marked a significant step in their artistic evolution, showcasing a deeper exploration of themes and musical complexity that would characterize their later projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Premiata Forneria Marconi· Banco del Mutuo Soccorso· Le Orme
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Once That I Prayed
The lyrics shift from personal reflection to a broader commentary on faith and existence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Searching 4:49
- 2 Percival 5:28
- 3 In St. Peter’s Day 5:03
- 4 Once That I Prayed 4:03
- 5 A Land to Live a Land to Die 8:27
- 6 Giga 1:58
- 7 To Edith 9:39
- 8 Intro 7:53
- 9 Bright Lights 6:31
- 10 Muddy Madalein 2:26
- 11 Lying Here 18:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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