A Salty Dog

Procol Harum's third album, 'A Salty Dog', showcases a significant expansion of the band's sonic palette, blending rock with blues and pop while integrating an orchestra for the first time on its celebrated title track. Produced by organist Matthew Fisher, the record is unified by an ostensibly nautical theme and more direct lyrics from Keith Reid, moving away from the obscurity of their previous work. The album's musical variety also highlights emerging creative differences within the group, featuring compositional and vocal contributions from members other than the primary Brooker-Reid partnership, and it marked the final appearance for both Fisher and bassist Dave Knights.