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Songs of Love and Loss

Roy Harper · 2011

95 min · 23 tracks · traditional folk music

A poignant collection of reflective folk ballads that examines love’s complexities and the passage of time.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant reflections on love
  • intimate storytelling through ballads
  • long-form listening for contemplation
  • evocative themes of nostalgia
  • soft melodies for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone, radio-friendly singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Songs of Love and Loss' is Roy Harper's first studio album since 'The Green Man' in 2009. By this time, Harper was a seasoned artist with a career spanning over four decades, known for his poetic lyricism and intricate guitar work. This album comes at a moment when Harper sought to distill his reflections on personal relationships and existential themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Black Clouds 4:34
  • 2 Girlie 3:04
  • 3 All You Need Is 5:46
  • 4 Francesca 1:19
  • 5 East of the Sun 3:02
  • 6 Little Lady 4:19
  • 7 North Country 3:35
  • 8 I'll See You Again 5:02
  • 9 Naked Flame 5:08
  • 10 Commune 4:34
  • 11 Frozen Moment 3:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Davey 1:31
  • 2 Another Day 2:59
  • 3 South Africa 4:06
  • 4 Hallucinating Light 6:24
  • 5 Sleeping at the Wheel 4:19
  • 6 Waiting for Godot 3:34
  • 7 The Flycatcher 4:09
  • 8 On Summer Day 5:38
  • 9 Cherishing the Lonesome 5:56
  • 10 My Friend 4:08
  • 11 One More Tomorrow 5:21
  • 12 Forever 3:31

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