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For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0042288298021
Format: Import, Original recording remastered
Label: Polygram UK
Manufacturer: Polygram UK
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Polygram UK
Release Date: December 22, 2005
Studio: Polygram UK
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Editorial Review:
For many aficionados of the creative rock music that surfaced in the heady days of the late 60's / early 70's, the bands who surfaced from the English provincial city of Canterbury produced some of the most consistently interesting music of that period. Of all the groups to emerge from the so-called "Canterbury Scene" (the existence of which many of its main protagonists deny), none were quite so original and so enduring as Caravan.
For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night was originally released by Deram Records in 1973 in Europe and on London in North America. No singles were taken from the album, although Memory Lain, Hugh/Headloss was remixed for release as a single in the USA to promote Caravan's first US tour. The album's closing track A Hunting We Shall Go demonstrates just how tight and inspired a musical unit Caravan were. It provides a stunning climax to what many consider to be one of Caravan's finest albums and is particularly well remembered by prog lovers in North America. This new Eclectic definitive version is remastered and comes housed in digipak format.
Full title 'For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night'. Remastered reissue of the British progressive rock act's 1973 album.Featuring the original 7 tracks and 5 bonus tracks, 'MemoryLain,Hugh/Headloss', 'No!/Waffle', 'He Who Smelt It Dealt It', 'Surprise,Surprise' and 'Derek's Long Thing'. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.
Digitally Remastered and Includes the Us Mix of 'memory Lain Hugh/Headloss', Previously Unreleased Chipping Norton Studio Sessions with Derek Austin and Stuart Evans Including 'memory Lain Hugh', 'be Alright/Chance of a Lifetime', 'surprise Surprise'and 'derek Long's Thing'.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - different, but just as good as previous efforts
This album is a bit different from other Caravan albums. The music now has a dark mysterious edge to the atmospheric guitar jams. I guess the band always had that sound to a certain extent (appearing briefly) but now it's more noticeable than ever.
I also hear some Emerson, Lake and Palmer influences that weren't noticeable in the past. So basically, the music sounds slightly different, but nothing that'll make you look away in disgust or anything. Despite the creepy atmosphere, ... Read More
Rating: - One of the greatest rock albums ever
I like to write reviews of books and CD's that I liked from years
ago. These great works of art stand the test of time. A lot of rock
albums, as do many classical works, sound great regardless of when you
hear them. "For Girls Who Grow Plump In the Night" is without a doubt
one of my all-time favorites, from a highly underrated band. It is one
of those albums you can put on any time and you know you will enjoy it,
from the first note to the last. There ... Read More
Rating:  - No comparison to their all-time classic
I was surprised after I listened to this album how many people could compare it to the classic "In the Land of Grey and Pink" and even say it was "a return to form" for the original members that made ILGP. ILGP is a masterpiece and "For Girls who grow plump in the night" pales in comparison. It is surprising that such a drastic change could occur with just one album in between the classic and this one. The name of the album is curious but it seems to suit marketing more than the poor offering on this ... Read More
Rating:  - Caravan's Finest Hour!
The progressive-rock group Caravan never really achieved much commercial success in the US. But, still had some loyal fans. They received a modest amount of radio airplay back on album rock stations in the early to mid 70's. This album probably was Caravan's Finest Hour! The best tracks on this one are Memory Lain Hugh Headloss, Hoedown, and A Hunting We Shall Go Pengola Backwards. The price is a bit steep, but may be worth it to those who still enjoy the days of classical rock music, like me.
Rating: - For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night
For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night is my favorite CARAVAN
recording. Maybe because this is where I started listening
to them or because the music is incredible, I can't say, but
for the "early" CARAVAN sound, this is it and at it's best.
Also, I'd put this on my TOP 50 albums to take to that
desert island...
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