Shine On Brightly
Procol Harum · 1968
65 min · 15 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · art rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of lush orchestration, poetic lyrics, and expansive progressive rock structures.
Why this album works
'Shine On Brightly' is notable for its ambitious structure and lyrical depth, particularly in the 17-minute suite 'In Held ’Twas in I,' which showcased their artistic aspirations. The album received critical acclaim and helped solidify Procol Harum's reputation as pioneers of progressive rock, influencing many artists who followed.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with climactic moments poetic lyrics for reflective moods kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1968, 'Shine On Brightly' was Procol Harum's second studio album, following their successful self-titled debut. The band was solidifying their place in the progressive rock scene, blending classical influences with rock music amidst a time of experimentation in the late 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Piknik· Miguel Ríos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quite Rightly So Standout 3:40
- 2 Shine On Brightly Standout 3:32
- 3 Skip Softly (My Moonbeams) 3:47
- 4 Wish Me Well 3:18
- 5 Rambling On 4:31
- 6 Magdalene (My Regal Zonophone) 2:50
- 7 In Held ’Twas in I: Glimpses of Nirvana – ’Twas Teatime at the Circus – In the Autumn of My Madness – Look to Your Soul – Grand Finale 17:31
- 8 Seem to Have the Blues (Mostly All the Time) 2:45
- 9 Monsieur Armand 2:22
- 10 Alpha 4:31
- 11 In the Wee Small Hours of Sixpence (b‐side) 3:00
- 12 In the Wee Small Hours of Sixpence (alternate version) 2:59
- 13 Quite Rightly So (take 4 breakdown) 3:29
- 14 Quite Rightly So (take 6) 3:44
- 15 Il tuo diamante (Shine On Brightly – Italian version) 3:28
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