Valentine
Roy Harper · 1974
57 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A contemplative blend of folk and rock, layered with intricate storytelling and vivid imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Male Chauvinist Pig Blues — This track directly addresses sexism with sharp wit and biting irony, making it both a humorous yet poignant statement on gender dynamics during the 1970s.
-
→
Acapulco Gold — With its laid-back melody and reflective lyrics about escapism and hedonism, this song captures the essence of the album's exploration of personal freedom.
-
→
Twelve Hours of Sunset — This track features intricate guitar work and evocative storytelling that illustrates Harper's ability to fuse personal narrative with universal themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through song
- reflective moments for quiet thinking
- sharp social commentary with wit
- warm acoustic melodies for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy party tracks
- prefers immediate gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1974, Valentine was Roy Harper's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Stormcock. At this point in his career, Harper had established himself as a unique voice in the British folk scene, known for his poetic lyrics and complex compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forbidden Fruit 2:34
- 2 Male Chauvinist Pig Blues 3:36
- 3 I'll See You Again 4:57
- 4 Twelve Hours of Sunset 5:06
- 5 Acapulco Gold 4:05
- 6 Commune 4:34
- 7 Magic Woman (Liberation Reshuffle) 6:36
- 8 Che 3:03
- 9 North Country 4:35
- 10 Forever 2:52
- 11 Home (Studio) 3:09
- 12 Too Many Movies 6:35
- 13 Home 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.