Procol Harum - 4 LP
Жанр: Classic-Rock
Носитель: LP
Год выпуска: 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974
Аудио кодек: FLAC
Тип рипа: tracks+.cue
Формат записи: 24/96
Формат раздачи: 24/96
Продолжительность: 2:36:10
Источник оцифровки: LP Rip & Full Scan LP Cover: Fran Solo
Обработка: DeClick with iZotope RX4: Only Manual (Click per click)
1969 - A Salty Dog
Лейбл: A&M Records/SP-4179
Страна-производитель: CA
Продолжительность: 41:05
Код класса состояния винила: VG+
Устройство воспроизведения: Technics SL-1200MK2 Quartz
Головка звукоснимателя: SHURE M97xE With JICO SAS Stylus
Предварительный усилитель: Marantz 2252
АЦП: E-MU 0404
Треклист:
A1 A Salty Dog
A2 The Milk Of Human Kindness
A3 Too Much Between Us
A4 The Devil Came From Kansas
A5 Boredom
B1 Juicy John Pink
B2 Wreck Of The Hesperus
B3 All This And More
B4 Crucifiction Lane
B5 Pilgrim’s Progress
Спектр
АЧХ
Уровень записи
DR12
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Analyzed folder: /Procol Harum - A Salty Dog (LP)
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR12 -1.40 dB -18.58 dB 01 Procol Harum - LADO 1- A Salty Dog.wav
DR12 -2.45 dB -17.29 dB 02 Procol Harum - The Milk Of Human Kindness.wav
DR12 -7.77 dB -22.95 dB 03 Procol Harum - Too Much Between Us.wav
DR12 -0.46 dB -14.62 dB 04 Procol Harum - The Devil Came From Kansas.wav
DR13 -5.44 dB -21.57 dB 05 Procol Harum - Boredom.wav
DR13 -1.51 dB -17.98 dB 06 Procol Harum - LADO 2- Juicy John Pink.wav
DR12 -1.01 dB -14.36 dB 07 Procol Harum - Wreck Of The Hesperus.wav
DR12 -0.18 dB -14.75 dB 08 Procol Harum - All This And More.wav
DR13 -2.18 dB -17.60 dB 09 Procol Harum - Crucifiction Lane.wav
DR12 -0.63 dB -15.63 dB 10 Procol Harum - Pilgrim's Progress.wav
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Number of files: 10
Official DR value: DR12
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Personel
Acoustic Guitar – Matthew Fisher, Robin Trower
Artwork, Design – Dickinson
Bass Guitar – David Knights
Drums, Congas, Tabla – Barrie Wilson*
Engineer – Henry Lewy (tracks: B2), Ian Stuart* (tracks: B1), Ken Scott (tracks: A1 to A5, B3 to B5)
Guitar [3 Stringed], Celesta [Celeste], Bells, Harmonica, Woodwind – Gary Brooker
Lead Guitar, Tambourine [Sleigh] – Robin Trower
Organ, Marimba, Rhythm Guitar – Matthew Fisher
Piano – Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher
Producer – Matthew Fisher
Recorded By – Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher
Vocals – Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Robin Trower
Whistle [Bosun’s Whistle] – Kellogs
About
There is an interesting divide in the reviews here…some think masterpiece, some fairly unenthused. I think this is Procol Harum’s best album. Every song is a winner, although the presence of three vocalists does provide a scattered feeling. However, there isn’t a weak track on the record, which makes up for the fact that Matthew Fisher and Robin Trower are workmanlike vocalists at best. Gary Brooker’s soaring, soulful vocals power the classic title track, floating on clouds of strings as he tells a tragic tale of the sea. There’s also some traditional blues (Juicy John Pink), driving blues rock (Devil Came from Kansas, the Trower-sung Crucifixion Lane), symphonic rock (Fisher’s Wreck of the Hesperus), folk balladeering (Too Much Between Us) and an odd little island-style ditty (Boredom). All is executed with a sense of style and fun, and the closing Pilgim’s Progress provides a feeling of epic fulfilment at the end. Trower’s phenomenal, raw lead playing is also worthy of note. It seems to me that Procol Harum was just a little too smart for mass popular consumption, which is why they never really capitalized on the giant success of Whiter Shade of Pale. This album is ample evidence that the group was one of the most creative bands of the early 70s. Just a shade short of a masterpiece, but mathematical rules tell us to round up, so instead of 4.5 stars, 5 it is! The best album by one of the best.
Review by Heptade, progarchives.com
Scans
1971 - Broken Barricades
Лейбл: Chrysalis/ILPS 9158
Страна-производитель: UK
Продолжительность: 35:29
Код класса состояния винила: EX+
Устройство воспроизведения: Technics SL-1200MK2 Quartz
Головка звукоснимателя: SHURE M97xE With JICO SAS Stylus
Предварительный усилитель: Marantz 2252
АЦП: E-MU 0404
Треклист:
A1 Simple Sister
A2 Broken Barricades
A3 Memorial Drive
A4 Luskus Delph
B1 Power Failure
B2 Song For A Dreamer
B3 Playmate Of The Mouth
B4 Poor Mohammed
Спектр
АЧХ
Уровень записи
DR13
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Analyzed folder: /Procol Harum - Broken Barricades (LP)
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR12 -0.29 dB -15.07 dB 01 Procol Harum - LADO 1- Simple Sister.wav
DR14 -1.90 dB -18.15 dB 02 Procol Harum - Broken Barricades.wav
DR15 -0.79 dB -17.28 dB 03 Procol Harum - Memorial Drive.wav
DR13 -3.63 dB -19.39 dB 04 Procol Harum - Luskus Delph.wav
DR13 -0.37 dB -16.85 dB 05 Procol Harum - LADO 2- Power Failure.wav
DR14 -3.10 dB -19.83 dB 06 Procol Harum - Song For A Dreamer.wav
DR14 -0.64 dB -16.29 dB 07 Procol Harum - Playmate Of The Mouth.wav
DR14 -0.47 dB -16.28 dB 08 Procol Harum - Poor Mohammed.wav
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Number of files: 8
Official DR value: DR13
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Personel
Bass, Organ, Guitar – Chris Copping
Design [Album], Artwork – C.C.S. Associates*
Drums – B.J. Wilson
Engineer – John Punter
Guitar – Robin Trower
Lyrics By – Keith Reid
Mastered By – RG*
Other [Comic Relief] – Chris Michie
Photography By – Pete Sanders*
Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals – Gary Brooker
Producer – Chris Thomas
Written-By – Gary Brooker (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1, B3), Keith Reid, Robin Trower (tracks: A3, B2, B4)
About
“Broken Barricades” is the 5th full-length studio album by UK rock act Procol Harum. The album was released through A&M Records in April 1971. “Broken Barricades” was recorded at AIR studios in London and produced by Chris Thomas. This would be guitarist Robin Trower?s last album with Procol Harum before pursuing a solo career.
The original album featured eight tracks while the 2002 CD Re-issue features three bonus tracks (Single edits and mono versions of some of the original songs). All eight tracks are high quality compositions brilliantly showcasing Procol Harum?s by now trademark style. Gary Brooker?s omnipresent piano playing, strong vocals and memorable vocal melodies, Robin Trower?s bluesy guitar delivery, Barrie James Wilson?s strong and busy drumming and Chris Copping?s excellent bass and organ/synth playing (classical inspired). The lineup has not changed since the release of “Home (1970)” but the tracks generally stand out more on “Broken Barricades” compared to the material on “Home (1970)”. Strong and memorable pop/rock compositions with just enough innovative ideas to occasionally be tagged semi-progressive.
“Broken Barricades” is a very well written and diverse album. Tracks like the powerful “Simple Sister”, the beautiful “Broken Barricades” (which features piano/keyboard work reminiscent of Genesis), the equally beautiful and string laden “Luskus Delph”, The powerful “Power Failure” (featureing an almost fusion-like middle drum part), and the psychadelic Song For A Dreamer”, represent some of the highlights of the album and at the same time display the diversity of the material. The whole thing is packed in a warm and pleasant sounding production. A 3.5 – 4 star (75%) rating is deserved.
Review by UMUR, progarchives.com
Доп. информация
Manufactured By – Island Records Ltd.
Distributed By – Island Records Ltd.
Published By – Blue Beard Music LTD.
Printed By – Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.
This is the original release of this album. The front of the gatefold sleeve has cut outs which the band’s faces from the photo inside can be seen through. Printed and made by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd. First pressings can be identified by a small white “i” at the top of the label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (runout side A, stamped): ILPS 9158A-1U RG
Matrix / Runout (runout side B, stamped): ILPS 9158B-1U
Scans
1972 - Live - In Concert With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Лейбл: A&M Records/SP 4335
Страна-производитель: US
Продолжительность: 42:06
Устройство воспроизведения: Marantz 6170
Головка звукоснимателя: SHURE M97xE
Предварительный усилитель: Sansui 9090DB
АЦП: E-MU 0404
Треклист:
A1. Conquistador
A2. Whaling Stories
A3. A Salty Dog
A4. All This And More
B. In Held 'Twas In I
a) Glimpses Of Nirvana
b) 'Twas Teatime At The Circus
c) In The Autumn Of My Madness
d) Look To Your Soul
e) Grand Finale
Спектр
АЧХ
Уровень записи
DR12
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Analyzed folder: /Procol Harum - Live 'In Concert With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra' (LP)
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR13 -1.56 dB -17.21 dB 01 Procol Harum - LADO 1- Conquistador.aiff
DR12 -1.05 dB -17.25 dB 02 Procol Harum - Whaling Stories.aiff
DR12 -2.84 dB -20.42 dB 03 Procol Harum - A Salty Dog.aiff
DR11 -3.06 dB -17.29 dB 04 Procol Harum - All This And More.aiff
DR12 -0.00 dB -16.91 dB 05 Procol Harum - LADO 2- In Held 'Twas In I (5 Parts).aiff
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Number of files: 5
Official DR value: DR12
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Personel
- Gary Brooker / lead vocals, piano, orchestration
- Dave Ball / guitars
- Alan Cartwright / bass
- Chris Copping / organ
- Keith Reid / words
- Barrie James Wilson / drums
+ The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
- The Da Camera Singers
About
The Moody Blues "Days of future passed" represents one of the earliest collaborations between band and orchestra. Deep Purple's "Concerto…" also offers an early example of a live album involving both. For me though, Procol Harum's "Live in concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra" was the first truly successful integration of the sound of an orchestra into the music of a band. Both the albums mentioned above tend to segregate the two factions, with either orchestral pieces or band performances, but the two do not perform together throughout the album. The music tends to be either symphonic or rock, not a true blend of both.
On this album, Procol Harum use the orchestra simply as an additional band member. Others such as Caravan ("& the new Symphonia"), Yes ("Yessymphonic"), and the Moody Blues ("Red Rocks"), have successfully done so since in a live environment, but for me, PH were the first.
The appeal of this album is enhanced significantly by the track selection. Those chosen invariably lend themselves well to orchestration. The opening "Conquistador" has been transformed from a good rock track to a bombastic symphonic overture, with rousing bursts from the brass section, and an astonishing vocal performance by Gary Brooker. Brooker's distinctive vocals never sounded better than they do here, he's clearly enjoying himself! This would have made a great theme tune for the film "Gladiator".
"Whaling stories" and "A salt dog" are similar in pace and structure, both gaining an awesome majesty through the orchestration.
If side one of the album demonstrated how relatively short pieces could be greatly enhanced through the addition of an orchestra, side two presents the ultimate collaboration. "In held twas in I" was way ahead of its time when it first appeared on "Shine on brightly". Here it becomes a symphonic masterpiece. The multi-tracked vocals of the studio version are of course gone. While they were effective then, they tended to make that version very much "of its time". Throughout, band and orchestra play as one, building the tension, then breaking it, only to rebuild again. Dave Ball's guitar work is superb throughout; even when dominant, it is still controlled and melodic.
"Live in concert…" stands even today as the template for others follow when it comes to combining band and orchestra. It benefits immensely from the quality of the songs selected, but the performance also, is superb.
progarchives.com
Scans
1974 - Exotic Birds And Fruit
Лейбл: Chrysalis/CHT 1058
Страна-производитель: US
Продолжительность: 37:29
Код класса состояния винила: Ex+
Устройство воспроизведения: Marantz 6170
Головка звукоснимателя: SHURE M97xE With JICO SAS Stylus
Предварительный усилитель: Marantz 2252
АЦП: E-MU 0404
Треклист:
A1 Nothing But The Truth
A2 Beyond The Pale
A3 As Strong As Samson
A4 The Idol
B1 The Thin End Of The Wedge
B2 Monsieur R. Monde
B3 Fresh Fruit
B4 Butterfly Boys
B5 New Lamps For Old
Спектр
АЧХ
Уровень записи
DR13
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Analyzed folder: /Procol Harum - Exotic Birds And Fruit (LP)
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR12 -0.81 dB -13.98 dB 01 Procol Harum - LADO 1- Nothing But The Truth.wav
DR13 -0.74 dB -15.83 dB 02 Procol Harum - Beyond The Pale.wav
DR13 -1.29 dB -15.18 dB 03 Procol Harum - As Strong As Samson.wav
DR12 -0.73 dB -15.64 dB 04 Procol Harum - The Idol.wav
DR12 -2.63 dB -16.40 dB 05 Procol Harum - LADO 2- The Thin End Of The Wedge.wav
DR13 -0.40 dB -14.32 dB 06 Procol Harum - Monsieur R. Monde.wav
DR13 -1.28 dB -15.29 dB 07 Procol Harum - Fresh Fruit.wav
DR13 -0.56 dB -15.97 dB 08 Procol Harum - Butterfly Boys.wav
DR13 -3.31 dB -18.77 dB 09 Procol Harum - New Lamps For Old.wav
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Number of files: 9
Official DR value: DR13
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Personel
Bass – Alan Cartwright
Drums, Percussion – Barrie Wilson*
Engineer – John "Polly" Punter*
Guitar – Mick Grabham
Music By, Piano, Vocals – Gary Brooker
Organ – Chris Copping
Producer – Chris Thomas
Steel Guitar – B.J. Cole* (tracks: A3)
Words By – Keith Reid
About
There are a lot of people who'll champion the Grand Hotel album, but as far as I'm concerned, it is Exotic Birds And Fruit that is the most complete album in the latter half of Procol Harum's career. In fact, I'd say this album is the best one outside of the classic first trio of albums.
One of the reasons for my unqualified seal of approval is the absolutely gorgeous As Strong As Samson, which is a heart-breaking, nihilistic song of beauty. "Psychiatrists and lawyers/destroying mankind/driving them crazy and robbing them blind" sings Gary Brooker as Chris Copping turns in his best ever organ solo ... another tearing, searing, yet emphatically melancholic piece. B.J. Wilson's drumming is top-notch on this one, rolling us all the way to heaven and back again. Every little nuance of this perfect, perfect song melts me. When Gary sings "there ain't no use" as the tune fades out, you know he's right. Aside from that brilliant track, Exotic Birds is an engaging, occassionally challenging hotch- potch of quality tunes. The band rocks out on Nothing But The Truth, Monsieur R. Monde (a reworked blues tinged-treatement of a track was first pencilled-in for the Shine On Brightly album) and Butterfly Boys (which starts off quite weak but is redeemed by some scorching work from Mic Grabham). It does a bit of a polka on the Balkan-influenced Beyond The Pale, it broods its way through the slow-burning epic The Idol, it pulls its hair out on the truly avant-garde The Thin End Of The Wedge (featuring all kinds of grim, spoken-word antics from Brooker), it winks and laughs through the playful Fresh Fruit. As for the stately New Lamps For Old (yes, stately in a Homburg/A Whiter Shade Of Pale kind of way) it is vintage PH. My version of album has the muscular B-side Drunk Again thrown in as bonus track and this "party" song doesn't detract from the quality of this fine album.
Even if I do feel that the one majestic song dwarfs the rest of the album, and I wouldn't say that this album catches Procol at its proggiest, this is still a very, very strong effort. ... 74% on the MPV scale.
Review by Trotsky, progarchives.com
Доп. информация
Recorded in dungeon no. 2 at AIR London Studios.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side 1): CHT-1058 31761-1 1 B SX
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side 2): CHT-1058 31762-1 1 B SX
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