Whatever Happened to Jugula?
Roy Harper · 1985
45 min · 8 tracks · traditional folk music
A contemplative journey through folk-infused storytelling, marked by poignant lyrical depth and intricate acoustic arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant storytelling through song
- reflective moments for deep thinking
- patient unfolding of narratives
- intimate acoustic arrangements throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification hits
- prefer upbeat party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Whatever Happened to Jugula?' was Roy Harper's first studio album in nearly a decade, following the critically acclaimed 'Lifemask' from 1973. At this point in his career, Harper was navigating a shift in the music landscape while maintaining his unique narrative style amidst changing musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nineteen Forty-Eightish 9:43
- 2 Bad Speech 1:15
- 3 Hope 4:29
- 4 Hangman 7:07
- 5 Elizabeth 6:37
- 6 Frozen Moment 3:16
- 7 Twentieth Century Man 4:25
- 8 Advertisement (Another Intentional Irrelevant Suicide) 8:19
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