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The Time Is Near

Keef Hartley · 1970

35 min · 7 tracks · blues

A rich blend of blues and rock, layered with soulful instrumentation and introspective lyrics that resonate throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Time Is Near — The title track is an expansive journey through musical textures, featuring intricate solos and a profound narrative that encapsulates the album's themes of change and reflection.
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    Morning Rain — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its gentle melodies and poetic lyrics, introducing listeners to Hartley's introspective style.
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    You Can't Take It With You — This song stands out for its rhythmic complexity and engaging chorus, highlighting Hartley's skill in blending philosophical lyrics with infectious grooves.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Another Time, Another Place

    The lyrical perspective shifts from nostalgia to a direct address about yearning for connection amidst life's transience.

    This change in perspective deepens the emotional impact, emphasizing the contrast between past memories and present longing.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Morning Rain 3:04
  • 2 From the Window 3:31
  • 3 The Time Is Near 10:13
  • 4 You Can't Take It With You 7:24
  • 5 Premonition 4:28
  • 6 Another Time, Another Place 2:39
  • 7 Change 4:00

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