The discography of Procol Harum represents a foundational pillar of progressive rock, evolving from the "Summer of Love" psych-pop of 1967 to grand orchestral experiments that redefined the boundaries of the genre.
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Without those 26 discs, you miss the violent guitar of "The Devil Came from Kansas" (live in Edmonton), the string arrangement on "The Milk of Human Kindness," or the desperate poetry of "A Dream in Every Home."
Early Years and Success (1967-1972)
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Whether you slowly build it via legal downloads or find a pre-archived set, ensure every file is verified at 320kbps. Then, pour a strong drink, dim the lights, and drop the needle—figuratively—on Shine On Brightly. The grand hotel of Procol Harum’s music has 26 rooms. It’s time to unlock every door.
Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (1972):
The Studio Albums (1967–2017)
- Procol Harum (1967) – The psychedelic baroque masterpiece, featuring the unedited "A Whiter Shade of Pale."
- Shine On Brightly (1968) – Home to the 17-minute epic "In Held Twas in I."
- A Salty Dog (1969) – Often cited by fans as their peak, with orchestral grandeur.
- Home (1970) – A harder, blues-rock edge.
- Broken Barricades (1971) – Featuring Robin Trower’s final studio stand with the band.
- Grand Hotel (1973) – The return of the orchestra and a decadent theme.
- Exotic Birds and Fruit (1974) – Politically charged and lyrically dense.
- Procol's Ninth (1975) – Featuring the hit "Pandora's Box."
- Something Magic (1977) – The final album before their initial split; includes the suite "The Worm and the Tree."
- The Prodigal Stranger (1991) – The comeback album, produced by Matt Noble.
- The Well's on Fire (2003) – A return to form with new energy.
- Novum (2017) – Their final studio recording, produced by Dennis Weinreich.