Released 58 years ago today
Wee Tam and the Big Huge
The Incredible String Band · 1968
87 min · 18 tracks · folk music
A whimsical tapestry of folk and psychedelic sounds woven with intricate melodies and imaginative storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Job’s Tears — Opening the album with an expansive soundscape, this track showcases the band's signature blend of traditional folk instrumentation and surreal lyrics that set the tone for the entire project.
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The Half‐Remarkable Question — This track features a compelling dialogue between its playful melody and introspective lyrics, embodying the band's ability to juxtapose whimsy with profound inquiry.
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Cousin Caterpillar — The song stands out with its vivid imagery and narrative style, demonstrating how The Incredible String Band's storytelling can evoke both curiosity and reflection amidst their whimsical sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling with imagination
- extended tracks for deep exploration
- playful melodies for carefree moments
- headphone adventures through soundscapes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, immediate gratification
- dislike intricate, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in November 1968, Wee Tam and the Big Huge was The Incredible String Band's third studio album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort, The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter. By this point, the band had solidified their unique blend of folk and psychedelic music, gaining a dedicated following that appreciated their experimental approach to songwriting and instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentangle· Fairport Convention· Nick Drake
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Half‐Remarkable Question
The lyrics shift from abstract musings to a direct inquiry about existence and purpose.
This transition in perspective invites listeners to engage deeply with the themes of curiosity and meaning, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Job’s Tears 6:40
- 2 Puppies 5:30
- 3 Beyond the See 2:16
- 4 The Yellow Snake 2:04
- 5 Log Cabin Home in the Sky 4:00
- 6 You Get Brighter 5:44
- 7 The Half‐Remarkable Question 5:01
- 8 Air 3:12
- 9 Ducks on a Pond 9:17
Disc 2
- 1 Maya 9:24
- 2 Greatest Friend 3:30
- 3 The Son of Noah’s Brother 0:16
- 4 Lordly Nightshade 5:54
- 5 The Mountain of God 1:51
- 6 Cousin Caterpillar 5:15
- 7 The Iron Stone 6:33
- 8 Douglas Traherne Harding 6:15
- 9 The Circle Is Unbroken 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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