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The fourth album by Procol Harum was released as the band was in the midst of a significant shift. With the departure of organist Matthew Fisher, guitarist Robin Trower stepped more to the fore. The two-keyboard approach was still being utilized, with singer Gary Brooker's piano being joined on some selections by the organ playing of multi-instrumentalist Chris Copping. However, the stately grandeur that had been previously applied with grace and subtlety gave way to a band that rocked much harder.
HOME is the work of a changed but still very compelling Procol Harum. Just compare this album's opening track, "Whiskey Train," to title-track opener on the band's previous album, A SALTY DOG. Orchestral epics largely give way to bluesy riffing, but as the album rolls along the familiar characteristic strains, both sonic and lyrical, offer a full dose of Procol Harum's dark and symphonic sensibilities.
Repertoire reissue of their fourth album, first released in1970. Nine tracks, including 'Whisky Train', 'The Dead Man'sDream' & 'Still There'll Be More'. Digipak with the originalcover art. 1997 release.
Includes 9 bonus tracks.
Personnel: Gary Brooker (vocals, harmonica, piano, keyboards); Keith Reid, Robin Trower (guitar); Chris Copping (organ, keyboards, bass guitar); B.J. Wilson (drums).
Unknown Contributor Role: Keith Reid.
Procol Harum: Gary Brooker (vocals, piano), Robin Trower (guitar), Chris Cooping (bass, organ), B.J. Wilson (drums).
Rolling Stone (9/3/70, p.42) - "...Trower has stepped in and is truly playing lead guitar...an atmospheric, Hendrix-style wailing, screeching assault...Gary Brooker hasn't lost any of his vocal charisma..."
Rolling Stone (9/3/70, p.42) - "...Highlights here include the violent 'Still There'll Be More'...down to the expansive, image-taut 'Whaling Stories' that culminates wondrously in the last four lines, as the song shalimars onto a whole different level of meaning..."
Procol Harum - Home Songs
Home Music Review
Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)    Robin Trower to the fore
HOME is sans Fisher but Trower steps up to counter his guitar riffs with Brooker's piano stylings and they produce a mighty album indeed! WHISKEY TRAIN and WHALING STORIES best feature this new format in the Procol sound as the organ playing is less prominent from here on.The cover is not my favourite but the music is wonderful and Procol really rocks out this time around.Highly recommended.
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their best album
this is procol harum best album...
great songs but whailing stories is a masterpeace!!!
Submitted by alon (israel)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 0 of 2 found this helpful.  Another Quiet Masterpiece
This is a Japanese edition of the 1970 Procol Harum masterpiece, Home. It includes the original cover art, lyrics, and several interesting bonus tracks. This was the band's first effort without their brilliant organist, Matthew Fisher, an absence which prompted many critics to prematurely pronounce last rites. But, to the consternation of the critics, Procol simply came back with a more muscular sound and strong, though dark, lyrics from Keith Reid. Each song points in the same direction: home, to eventual death. This theme is echoed by the game-board cover. The playing is excellent throughout, and "About to Die" may be Gary Brooker's most beautiful piano interlude. The album features other fan favorites: "Dead Man's Dream," "Still There'll Be More," and the masterfull "Whaling Stories." A tremendous album--really 41/2 stars. Nearly a classic.
Submitted by upiory (Three Rivers, Michigan) 
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