Barclay James Harvest - Octoberon (Expanded Edition) - Import 2CD+DVD

Credits:

Barclay James Harvest

Description:

With Wolstenholme's keyboards pushed back in the mix, and strangely missing the harmonies that enriched their earlier work, Octoberon is something of a departure for the band. While Wolstenholme's stately "Ra" shows a dabbling in mysticism and the soaring sound of their previous work, most of the album is a strangely glum affair. John Lees adopts a pub rock sound in his compositions, although "May Day" manages to veer unexpectedly into a glorious choral and organ arrangement. "Polk Street Rag," despite its name, is a slick rocker about a sordid X-rated movie house in San Francisco. There's a black humor throughout, as in this brutally funny line from "Suicide?": "Heard a voice shouting 'Don't jump, please for God's sake let me move my car.'" Not up to the level of their best work, but worth a listen for fans. ~ Paul Collins|

Tracklisting:

1.The World Goes On
2.May Day
3.Ra
4.Rock 'N Roll Star
5.Polk Street Rag
6.Believe In Me
7.Suicide?
8.Ra (First Mix)
9.Rock N' Roll Star (First Mix)
10.Polk Street Rag (First Mix)
11.Suicide? (First Mix)

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