The Unknown Soldier
Roy Harper · 1980
42 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
An introspective blend of folk melodies and poignant storytelling, reflecting on love, loss, and the passage of time.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on love
- poignant storytelling through melodies
- short tracks for quick listening
- evocative themes of time passing
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, 'The Unknown Soldier' marked Roy Harper's return after a four-year hiatus following his previous album 'HQ'. This period saw him exploring more political themes and personal narratives, as he was transitioning from a cult artist to broader recognition within the UK folk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Playing Games 3:12
- 2 I'm in Love With You 3:45
- 3 The Fly Catcher 4:10
- 4 You (The Game, Part II) 4:37
- 5 Old Faces 4:09
- 6 Short and Sweet 6:28
- 7 First Thing in the Morning 3:40
- 8 The Unknown Soldier 3:34
- 9 Ten Years Ago 3:35
- 10 True Story 4:50
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