Procol Harum - Grand Hotel (1973) {1995, Reissue} CD-Rip
BAND/ARTIST: Procol Harum
- Title: Grand Hotel
- Year Of Release: 1973 / 1995
- Label: Castle Communications PLC / Essential! Records #ESM CD 290 / GAS 0000290ESM ACO
- Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Symphonic Rock
- Quality: FLAC (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
- Total Time: 41:22
- Total Size: 246 / 119 Mb (Full Scans)
- WebSite: Album Preview
Procol Harum's first album for Chrysalis, Grand Hotel, found the band returning to the grandeur of earlier works such as Shine on Brightly and Salty Dog. Robin Trower's replacement Mick Grabham is capable, even powerful, but not nearly as distinctive as his predecessor; consequently, the material tends to rely more on ornate arrangements than guitar riffs, making this somewhat more dignified than either of their previous studio albums, Home and Broken Barricades. Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid step up with strong material, notably the title track, "Toujours L'Amour," and "Fires (Which Burnt Brightly)." While the keyboard and orchestra-based arrangements harken back to earlier triumphs, the lyrics deal less with whaling stories than with social commentary; "A Souvenir of London" is about social diseases, with "T.V. Caesar" about the pervasive influence of television. ~ All Music
Track List:
01. Grand Hotel [6:13]
02. Toujours L'Amour [3:36]
03. A Rum Tale [3:22]
04. T.V. Ceasar [5:56]
05. A Souvenir Of London [3:24]
06. Bringing Home The Bacon [4:23]
07. For Liquorice John [4:30]
08. Fires (Which Burn Brightly) [5:13]
09. Roberts Box [4:45]
Personnel:
Gary Brooker - vocals, piano
Mick Grabham - guitar
Chris Copping - organ
Alan Cartwright - bass guitar
B.J. Wilson - drums
Keith Reid - lyrics
with:
Christiane Legrand - vocals (8)
The Pahene Recorder Ensemble - guest appearance
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