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The Hurdy Gurdy Man
Folk · 1968 · 11 tracks

The Hurdy Gurdy Man

Donovan

A heavy, hazy blend of Celtic folk and Eastern drones. Distorted guitars meet sitars in a murky psychedelic daydream recorded after India.

October 1968 · The state51 Conspiracy

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A hazy, mystical journey through Eastern-influenced drones and heavy psychedelic textures.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
02
Peregrine
3:37
03
The Entertainment of a Shy Girl
1:42
04
As I Recall It
2:09
05
Get Thy Bearings
2:50
06
Hi It’s Been a Long Time
2:35
07
West Indian Lady
2:18
09
The River Song
2:17
10
Tangier
4:13
11
A Sunny Day
1:55
12
The Sun Is a Very Magic Fellow
2:45
13
Teas
2:31
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden eruption of distorted electric guitar and heavy drums on the title track, signaling a shift from folk to proto-metal.
The hypnotic, circular sitar-like drone on 'Peregrine' that feels like a suspension of time.
The way the jazz-influenced bass and flute interact on 'Get Thy Bearings', creating a smoky, late-night club vibe.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Hurdy Gurdy Man sound next to the rest of Donovan's catalogue?

Dusk+3.0σ

Dusk saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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