Exotic Birds and Fruit

by Procol Harum

Exotic Birds and Fruit cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1974
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 37:18
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: BJ Cole, Mick Grabham, Chris Thomas, Gary Brooker, Chris Copping, Alan Cartwright

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning to a punchier, more guitar-driven rock sound after their massively orchestrated live album, Procol Harum delivered a revitalized set of progressive art-rock. The record beautifully balances Gary Brooker's soulful, piano-led grandeur with Mick Grabham's aggressive guitar work, resulting in a robust, classic mid-70s rock outing.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, progressive

Tracklist

  1. Nothing but the Truth (3:13)
  2. Beyond the Pale (3:06)
  3. As Strong as Samson (5:08)
  4. The Idol (6:40)
  5. The Thin End of the Wedge (3:42)
  6. Monsieur R Monde (3:41)
  7. Fresh Fruit (3:04)
  8. Butterfly Boys (4:26)
  9. New Lamps for Old (4:14)

Credits

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