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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