Touch Me
The Enid · 1979
53 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and intricate melodies layered over the complex rhythms of progressive rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Elegy (Touch Me) — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth through its haunting melodies and poignant instrumentation, representing the band's ability to merge classical influences with rock sensibilities.
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Albion Fair, Part 1 — Opening with rich harmonies and gentle orchestrations, this piece embodies the pastoral themes that run throughout the album, making it a standout for its vivid storytelling through sound.
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Joined by the Heart — Spanning over fourteen minutes, this epic track showcases The Enid's ambitious structure and dynamic shifts, illustrating their mastery of blending complexity with emotive passages.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- orchestral arrangements inviting reflection
- narrative arc with emotive crescendos
- late-night solitude with introspection
- intricate melodies for detail lovers
- patient exploration of soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as The Enid's third studio album, Touch Me marked a period of creative exploration after their previous two albums established them within the progressive rock scene. At this point in their career, the band sought to blend classical influences with rock, showcasing their ambition and musical evolution.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Humouresque 6:16
- 2 Cortege 5:13
- 3 Elegy (Touch Me) 3:18
- 4 Gallavant 7:18
- 5 Albion Fair, Part 1 5:29
- 6 Albion Fair, Part 2 10:57
- 7 Joined by the Heart 14:42
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