Stormcock [Import]

Roy Harper | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Science Friction
• ASIN: B00004SZAL
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,882 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hors d'Oeuvres

2. The Same Old Rock

3. One Man Rock and Roll Band

4. Me and My Woman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SO good, I can't recommend it enough, November 11, 2004

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Elliot Knapp (Seattle, Washington United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stormcock (Audio CD)

Roy's 1971 album Stormcock is underrated but every bit as classic (and more so in my opinion) as albums like Zoso, Who's Next, Dark Side of the Moon, and Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. Why, you ask? I'll try to distill it in a short synopsis: The album opens with Hors d'Oeuvres, a beautiful track showcasing Roy's poetic, clever and biting lyrics as well as his exellent voice and vocal arrangements (just listen to the chorus). The Same Old Rock, track 2, is regarded by many to be Roy's best song--a beautifully cutting critique of religion set to exquisite acoustic guitar backed by Jimmy Page (who lays down some blistering lead parts that really complement Roy's inimitable style). The last 3 minutes of the song are priceless for Roy's riff and Jimmy's bluesy solo. Track 3, One Man Rock n'Roll Band, is a piece played in open guitar tuning and has an otherworldly air about it. It's a comment on war and displays some of Roy's very unique and skilled (take it from a fellow guitar player) guitar playing. The final track, Me and My Woman, has multiple parts in which Roy displays his AMAZING singing and lyrics, is backed by an orchestra, and plays some sweet riffs on the acoustic guitar. Unfortunately for me and you, the text-based Amazon review can't convey the fantastic experience that Stormcock is. The record's overall sound and feel, Roy's "A-ha" inducing lyrics, and the quality of the playing makes it a record I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of classic rock, folk, psychadelia, British music, etc. Don't be tricked by the track count; the album is over 40 minutes (the songs are long). My other top recommendations from Roy's collection are Valentine (shorter acoustic songs with a broad range of styles) HQ (more classic rock, and every bit as good as Stormcock) and Bullinamingvase (very similar to HQ in quality and rockingness). You can also find these records at royharper.com. Discover Roy Harper's music--you won't regret it.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars definitive Roy Harper album, May 12, 2002

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allismile0 "allismile0" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stormcock (Audio CD)

This is an amazing album- every song is relavant and it is definitly Roy Harper's masterpeice. Whether back by a strings or just Jimmy Page the music just flows with intelligent emotional expressions- Me and My Woman especially does that. The album goes through so many deeply moving changes that it expresses a lifetime of experience. Unfortunately most of his work including this album are very hard to find and most people think I mean Ben Harper when I talk about him- but ROY Harper was a very important artist with a very distinct and original vision. He was and is a very respected musician in the UK but never got the proper respect in the States besides being recognized as the guy how sang Have A Cigar on Pink Floyd's Wish you Were Here or the respectful recognition on Led Zeppelin's III Hats off to Roy Harper. HQ, Stormcock, Flat Baroque and Berserk, and any of the BBC tapes I strongly recommend. You can buy any of these at the Roy Harper Web Site.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Incredible Singer/Songwriter!, February 4, 2002

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BEN KOBER (Helena, MT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stormcock (Audio CD)

"Stormcock" is my favorite Roy Harper cd- without question. For those unfamiliar with Roy Harper's music, this album may very well come as quite a shock. From the opening track of "Hors D' Oeuvres" to "Me And My Woman"(there are only 4 songs- yet each is rather long in length), you might find yourself wondering why these songs aren't more popular. Well, for one reason, they are very unusual and, as I mentioned, quite long. This album was released in 1971(31 years ago!!) and yet it still hasn't lost any of it's beauty. I first listened to "Stormcock" in 1995 and I was utterly floored! The beauty of his songs and the manner in which he sings them is really something to behold! What a voice! This album changed my life in such a positive way and I have always held an inner loyalty and affection for it ever since. I hope it changes your life for the better as well! By the way, Jimmy Page who is a longtime friend and admirer of Roy Harper and his music(remember "Hats Off To (Roy) Harper" from Led Zeppelin III?) plays on the 2nd track of this album("The Same Old Rock") under the pseudonym "Flavius Mercurius." Highly recommended!