NOVUM
| Procol Harum
NOVUM
Novum is the twelfth studio album by Procol Harum, released on 21 April 2017. It is their first album in 14 years, and their first not to feature lyrics by Keith Reid. -Wikipedia
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Spill Magazine
This is a very accomplished work. An album that deserves attention and deserves to be heard.
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Louder Sound
Psych-pop pioneers make a long overdue but welcome return
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All Music
Novum is far better than anyone had any right to expect: It's energetic, hungry, and swaggering. That said, it retains the trademark class and musical sophistication that makes Procol Harum iconic.
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The Los Angeles Beat
lush and thoughtful
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Classic Rock Revisited
It is a mature, solid, and, for lack of a better word, groovy sort of listening experience.
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Music Republic Magazine
I can see this record being their most successful for many a long year.
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Relix
2017 - Novum proves that half a century later Procol Harum remains a vital artistic force.
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No Depression
2017 - Brooker and the rest of the musicians are always on target. This is quite a satisfying album of songs and melodies. I am going to stretch a bit -- it could be one of their very best for consistency.
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Ultimate Guitar
2017 - an album that begs to be listened to in one sitting rather than consumed in small song-sized chunks. There is a lot of contrast on the record from slow, mellow piano-led ballads to rolling symphonic rock, even up to hard-rocking bluesy toe-tappers.
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Totally Tankered
A good, easy listen, it provides a fine soundtrack to a lazy afternoon. It doesn’t attempt anything new, but provides almost an hour of top quality, enjoyable soft rock. A fitting way for Procol Harum to celebrate their half century.
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Red Guitar Music
“Novum” sees a new direction for Procol Harum with the songs being written and created by the whole band, with most songs featuring words by Pete Brown, most famous for his songwriting collaboration with the members of Cream. This has given a different feel to the songs, retaining the thought provoking content for which the band has always been known but with a different slant and elements of humour.
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Shepherd Express
For the most part, these are pleasant and straightforward offerings with universal lyrics, highlighted by the witty romper “Neighbour."
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Vintage Rock
there’s no denying Novum was crafted with great care and reverence to the legend of Procol Harum
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The Welsh Review
Comparatively speaking, the general idea of their new album is low-key, blues and soft rock, with a heavy concentration on retrospective, emotional tunes.
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Rebeat
Even if you haven’t been following the band, you’ll almost certainly find something of interest in these quality songs by a truly classic musical outfit.
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Rocktopia
This is good to be with and occasionally brilliant, probably what we might expect from such a disparate group.
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All About Jazz
t may be the most literal reference to this storied band's roots, but it's hardly the only one here, which is what makes the record so worthy of attention, as an extension of a worthy legacy as well as a laudable work on its own terms.
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The Progressive Aspect
This album is very bluesy, with the kind of drunken storytelling which brought them many fans during the early years.
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Music Republic Magazine
I can see this record being their most successful for many a long year.
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