Was super excited to find this deluxe version of the Procol Harum Salty Dog CD. What sets Procol Harum and paticularly "A Salty Dog" apart is its subtelty. Tuning: E A D G B E. Key: Bb. It also found the band experimenting with different musical instruments: celeste, marimba, recorder, congas, tabla. I think this version is really accurate. I put it on after reading this review and thoroughly enjoying my A Salty Dog, on the Fly label. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Required fields are marked *. While naturally there is nothing quite as immediately commanding as 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', overall A Salty Dog is a more cohesive and enjoyable record. In that sense, A Salty Dog was the first Procol Harum record to move beyond the Brooker-Reid dynamic and showcase the band’s different musical personalities in equal measure. Compared to the previous two, which were very much dominated by Gary Booker's songs and vocals ( not a negative thing at all ), more space is given to guitarist Robin Trower and organist Matthew Fisher. Buying it and playing it again I am amazed at how much resonance it has for my way of life and admittedly more mature view of the world now I am a hell of a lot older. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Re-released on expanded compact disc in 1999 in the UK (West Side, WESM 534). It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I was way underwhelmed by Grand … Author Willy Stardust [a] 612. I am and have been since about 1967 a huge Procol fan, so this review is a tad biased. Only this time there really is an improvement, both in presentation and in the all-important sound quality. Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019. Re-released on remastered 180g vinyl elpee in 2017 (Music on Vinyl). Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Last edit on Nov 21, 2020. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Boredom (Matthew Fisher/Gary Brooker/Keith Reid) Procol Harum started out as a psychedelic rock band, who gained fame with their single "A Whiter Shade of Pale" in 1967, which would eventually sell over 10 million copies. Your email address will not be published. Find release reviews and credits for A Salty Dog - Procol Harum on AllMusic - 2015 - This album, the group's third, was where they… Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for A Salty Dog - Procol … A Salty Dog The Progressive Aspect review : Mel Allen online here Procol Harum played a significant role in the early days of progressive rock and A Salty Dog , released in 1969, may not be as well known as contemporary albums from such luminaries as King Crimson, VdGG, … The Who's groundbreaking rock opera "Tommy" established new boundaries and The Byrds were blazing a trail called country rock with their superb "Sweetheart of the Rodeo". Gm7-5. Long Gone Geek 340 views, added to favorites 5 times. 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