14. Nothing But the Soul (featuring the guitar work of Mick Grabham) 15. Pandora’s Box 16. The Unquiet Grave (A traditional folk arrangement given the Procol treatment)
In the world of digital collecting, this is the Holy Grail. Lose the compression. Keep the soul. Go FLAC. Procol Harum - Greatest Hits -1967-1977--FLAC-
A true "Greatest Hits" from this era shouldn’t just be the radio singles. It should be a testament to their album-oriented depth. When searching for Procol Harum - Greatest Hits -1967-1977--FLAC-- , the informed collector must be wary of "fake FLACs" (lossy files converted to FLAC, which offer no benefit). The Unquiet Grave (A traditional folk arrangement given
10. Conquistador (Live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra – 1972 version) 11. Grand Hotel (The title track from 1973, featuring the iconic piano intro) 12. Bringing Home the Bacon 13. A Christmas Camel (Lesser known, but a fan favorite) Go FLAC
In the sprawling, ever-evolving landscape of rock music, few bands occupy a space as singular and enigmatic as Procol Harum. They emerged from the psychedelic chrysalis of 1967 not with a fuzzed-out guitar riff or a hippie-dippy singalong, but with the stately, mournful chords of a Johann Sebastian Bach cantata. With the release of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” they didn’t just score a hit; they invented a subgenre: Baroque 'n' Roll.