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Salty Dog

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I can't say enough about "A Salty Dog." It has everything, from the haunting beauty of the title track, to the joyous whimsy of "Boredom," to the Mississippi blues of "Juicy John Pink," to the intelligent progressive-blues-rock of "Devil Came from Kansas," to the epic sweep of "Pilgrim's Progress." There is simply not a bad track on the album, and each one is a delightful surprise. Only the Beatles are in the same league.

"Salty Dog" is, quite simply, one of the finest rock albums ever recorded. If you like psychedelia, British rock, '60s rock, blues-rock, progressive/art-rock, etc., please - PLEASE - buy this album.

1969's "A Salty Dog" is Procol Harum's masterpiece. The music here is simply wonderful, with the band's trademark blend of rock, blues, & classical worked to majestic perfection. The title track is unquestionably one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written, with passionate vocals from keyboardist Gary Brooker. "The Milk Of Human Kindness" is great piano-rock, "Too Much Between Us" is a lovely acoustic number, "The Devil Came From Kansas" is a memorable Harum song with a strong, marching feel, and "Boredom" is just plain fun, with fine vocals from organist Matthew Fisher. "Juicy John Pink" is excellent dirty blues, "Wreck Of The Hesperus" is a powerful dramatic number, and "All This And More" is sharp, melodic pop/rock. Guitarist Robin Trower steps up to the microphone with gusto on the great slow rocker, "Crucifixion Land," and Fisher returns to the mike on the winning, whimsical finale, "Pilgrim's Progress." The songwriting, with lyrics by Keith Reid, and the band's performances are all outstanding. Procol Harum have many brilliant albums to their credit, but "A Salty Dog" is the one that moves me the most. It's a gorgeous Harum classic.

Well, I can't believe there are no reviews on this disc yet! this is a bona fide early seventies classic. Procol Harum (along with the Band) really set the standard for intelligent songwriting and superlative singing and playing in the early seventies. If you liked "A Whiter Shade Of Pale", then there's plenty to recommend on this disc. Gary Brooker as usual is a wonder especially on "A Salty Dog" and "Too Much Between Us", and there are two gorgeous Matthew Fisher numbers, "Wreck of the Hesperus" and "Pilgrims Progress". Robin Trower is kept in relative check on most of this album, but "The Devil Came From Kansas" lets him make a wonderful racket. And the late, great B.J. Wilson was one of rock's truly great drummers.

This is Procol Harum at or near their peak. Luxurate!

This album paints a picture of the Sea that transports me to another place every time I listen. It does what art is supposed to do, move your senses, stir your feelings. I can't think of another themed-style rock recording that does this better than this one. It's true that you need "listen" to the music (not a party album, for sure) but this is a blend of immensely talented musicians peaking, guided by one of the greatest rock poets this side of Dylan, so please, PAY ATTENTION! Grab a pair of headphones, relax, and enjoy the artistry of one of the greatest albums in all rock history! If you needed to get one Procol Harum record, this is the one...

Procol Harum invented the "concept" album . their entire side "in held twas in i " on the previous green album inspired the moody blues, the tommy album, and pink floyd's "dark side of the moon".
This work is one of the most complete and subtile theme albums ever written. the rhythms of the sea and harbor are consistent through out the album.Robin Trowers work on "The wreck of the Hesperus" is inspired you can hear ropes rubbing in the rigging in the storm in his riffs.The title song "A salty dog" an allegory of the old testament where "the captain" gives seemingly contradictory orders that if followed bring the crew to ""a sand so white and a sea so blue ,no mortal place at all" is a masterpiece . I have been listening to this album since 1970 and will probability have it played at my funeral. Brooker is Still a piano god and the greatest singer ever check out "with in my house" for a live version of "a lighter shade of pale" that really captures what it is like to see this group live.

There has never been an album like A SALTY DOG.
There never will be again.
Don't die without hearing this>

This album paints a picture of the Sea that transports me to another place every time I listen. It does what art is supposed to do, move your senses, stir your feelings. I can't think of another themed-style rock recording that does this better than this one. It's true that you need "listen" to the music (not a party album, for sure) but this is a blend of immensely talented musicians peaking, guided by one of the greatest rock poets this side of Dylan, so please, PAY ATTENTION! Grab a pair of headphones, relax, and enjoy the artistry of one of the greatest albums in ALL OF ROCK HISTORY, and I've been around since the '50's to hear most of rock history! If you had to get one Procol Harum record, this is the one...trust me, you'll be blown away by their talents!

This is simply stated one of the finest "rock" albums of music ever recorded. Every song is a gem. The songs on this album are beautifully composed and performed in a way that transports the listener. I've had this album for more than 35 years and I've never gotten tired of it. The album flows and enchants. There's a lot of emotion here, the kind of emotion that reaches deep into the heart of the listener. Its hard to describe music with words. Especially this album which transcends most categories and superlatives. One for the ages. A true classic.

One of the best unsung bands of the sixties. Unique sound - a mix of classical with rock. Great musicians and poetry.

Procol Harum's masterpiece. Very few albums have the quality and consistent concept that they achieved here.