Tears and Pavan
Strawbs · 2002
68 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock
A blend of intricate melodies and evocative storytelling, merging progressive rock with folk influences in a contemplative atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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New World Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Tears and Pavan — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core with rich instrumentation that mirrors the lyrical themes of nostalgia and reflection.
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Where Is the Dream of Your Youth — This track features haunting melodies and poignant lyrics that grapple with lost aspirations, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Grace Darling — Grace Darling showcases Strawbs' ability to weave storytelling into their music, drawing on historical themes that resonate deeply with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- melodic narratives for introspective moments
- contemplative listening on quiet evenings
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Themes
- historical storytelling· nostalgic reflection· lost aspirations
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Tears and Pavan came during Strawbs' later career phase as they continued to explore thematic depth and musical complexity. This album followed their earlier works like Hero and Heroine (1974) and marked a return to the studio after several years, showcasing their enduring evolution within the progressive rock genre.
Tracklist
- 1 New World Start here 4:13
- 2 I Turned My Face Into the Wind 2:38
- 3 Oh How She Changed 2:55
- 4 Witchwood 3:26
- 5 Where Is the Dream of Your Youth 9:08
- 6 Grace Darling 3:56
- 7 Queen of Dreams 5:35
- 8 Tears and Pavan 6:40
- 9 Round and Round 4:46
- 10 So Shall Our Love Die 3:44
- 11 Single Version 3:34
- 12 Down by the Sea 6:21
- 13 Ghosts 8:32
- 14 Hero and Heroine 3:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dust and Dreams
Camel
Explores similar themes of nostalgia and storytelling with intricate melodies in a progressive rock framework.
Selling England by the Pound
Genesis
Shares evocative storytelling and complex arrangements, blending rock with folk elements in a reflective atmosphere.
Songs from the Wood
Jethro Tull
Merges folk influences with progressive rock, focusing on nature and history through intricate lyrical narratives.
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