The The Prodigal Stranger [Remastered & Expanded]

by Procol Harum

Overview

This album is one of the finest - and least successful - 'comeback albums' to ever be released. After disbanding in the late 70's, Procol Harum returned in 1991 with this very strong album that should have been a complete rebirth of this, one of the most classic and original bands of the 1960's. Despite the modern production, there isn't any artificial feeling on this album. Organist Matthew Fisher shines on virtually every cut, as does vocalist/pianist Gary Brooker, who along with original Procol lyricist Keith Reid, wrote most of the fine material on this album, which can be clearly be seen as a wonderful progression from their trailblazing work in the 1960's. Lead Guitarist Robin Trower is on several cuts, and the addition of his frighteningly intense playing is truly icing on the cake. ~ Matthew Greenwald

Product Details

Release Date:	06/29/2018
Label:	Esoteric Recordings
UPC:	5013929473447
Rank:	97768

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Procol Harum   Primary Artist
Gary Brooker   Vocals,Piano
Matthew Fisher   Organ (Hammond)
Stevie Lange   Vocals (Background)
Henry Spinetti   Drums
Maggie Ryder   Vocals (Background)
Mark Brzezicki   Drums
Miriam Stockley   Vocals (Background)
Dave Bronze   Bass

Technical Credits

Gary Brooker   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Keith Reid   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Mixing
Robin Trower   Composer
Matthew Fisher   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Darroll Gustamachio   Mixing
C. Thompson   Composer
Carol Friedman   Photography
Pete Christensen   Assistant Engineer
Lee Hammond   Art Direction
David Perry   Cover Art
Eddie Murphy   Assistant Engineer
Matt Noble   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Ted Jensen   Mastering