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Papa Merv's Eclectic Collection
Song Reviews and Music Meanderings


Introspection 2 (1975) by Thijs van Leer
Lush classical flute interpretations by this famous Dutch musician will elevate your day! Only in recent years have I discovered the joys...
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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Moab (1993) by Lex de Azevedo
My first active listening experience in jazz fusion, this was a favorite album before I even knew what an album was. I made copies of...
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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Fairport Convention (1968) by Fairport Convention
Unique debut album from this British group, with an American acid-pop sound, prior to their transition to a British folk group....
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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Horizon (1975) by The Carpenters
Released later than most of their well-known tunes, their 6th album contains some of their most lush arrangements and heart-wrenching...
Oct 15, 20222 min read
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Entertainers...On and Off the Record (1978) by The Statler Brothers
-- The 18th studio album by this unique country quartet, it contains some of my favorite gems from their 1970s output, and it is very...
May 27, 20223 min read
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Room Service (1978) by The Oak Ridge Boys
-- Posted today (4/29) in honor of the birthday of Duane Allen, the quartet's lead singer from 1966-Present (2022). This was their 2nd...
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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Masque (1975) by Kansas
-- Their 3rd studio album, and the Pinnacle (pun-intended, see below) of their unique American brand of Progressive Rock, before their...
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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The Garden (1995) by Michael Mclean and Bryce Neubert
-- In honor of Easter weekend, an allegorical oratorio about the ultimate mission of Jesus Christ, for 7 soloists, choir, and orchestra....
Apr 15, 20225 min read
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We Are the Strike (2014) by The Str!ke
-- The Indie pop/rock's 2nd EP, a slight shift in sound from the big-band and funk rock sounds of their early originals to a more...
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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Butterfly (1967) by The Hollies
The Facebook review that jump-started this whole bloggy mess . . . but seriously, a beautiful album. Butterfly was released in the US...
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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