Bullinamingvase (CD)

Eccentric, prolific British singer/songwriter Roy Harper is a legend on the U.K. folk-rock scene. He began recording in the late 1960s, as something of a cross between Bob Dylan's troubadourism and Syd Barrett's freewheeling, wild-eyed visions. Though Harper has had an impact on British rockers who gained greater fame (he's feted in Led Zeppelin's "Hats Off To Roy Harper," sings lead on Pink Floyd's "Have a Cigar," and was a major influence on Jethro Tull), his mix of folk and prog-rock has earned him a niche all his own in the pantheon of British songwriters.

• Category:  Music  »  Rock & Pop  »  Singer/Songwriter
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• Release Date: July 10, 2001
• Label: Science Friction (USA)
• UPC: 679076770218
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106223592
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #81150 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #24845 in Rock & Pop (See Top 100 Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
• #831 in Singer/Songwriter (See Top 100 Singer/Songwriter Bestsellers)

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Personnel includes: Roy Harper, Paul McCartney & Wings.

Personnel: Roy Harper (vocals); Andy Roberts (vocals, guitars); Henry McCullough (guitars); David Lawson (keyboards); David C. Drill (bass instrument); John Halsey (drums); The Vaul Symphony Orchestra (symphony).

Arranger: Roy Harper.

Although Roy Harper continued recording throughout the '70s and into the '80s and '90s, many consider 1977's BULLINAMINGVASE the last of his truly exceptional works, a string which had begun with 1970's FLAT BAROQUE AND BERSERK. It starts with one of Harper's finest and most unexpected songs, "One of These Days in England," a 10cc-like art-pop tune featuring backing by the entirety of Paul McCartney and Wings.

That more pop-oriented sound continues through the rest of the album; while not really slick, especially by the standards of mid-'70s mainstream pop, this album is considerably less intense than, say, STORMCOCK or LIFEMASK, and the relaxed vibe suits Harper well. Even the extended "One of These Days in England (Parts 2-10)" suite on side two sounds unpretentious and appealing, and the rest of the album is among Harper's finest and most accessible work.

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