Procol Harum | Discography 26 Cds Mp3320

Procol Harum’s comprehensive 26-CD MP3 collection (320kbps) serves as a monumental archive of the band’s five-decade career, blending their signature baroque pop, progressive rock, and blue-eyed soul. This expansive digital library tracks the band's evolution from the psychedelic echoes of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (1967) to their final studio efforts like Novum (2017). Core Studio Discography

The foundation of the collection includes the 12 primary studio albums, many in remastered and expanded editions featuring rare bonus tracks:

The Early Era (1967–1971): Includes the self-titled debut Procol Harum, the complex Shine On Brightly, the seafaring masterpiece A Salty Dog, the gritty Home, and the guitar-driven Broken Barricades. procol harum discography 26 cds mp3320

The Orchestral Peak (1973–1977): Features the grandiosity of Grand Hotel, Exotic Birds and Fruit, the soulful Procol's Ninth, and the experimental Something Magic.

The Later Years (1991–2017): Captures the band's reunion and final works, including The Prodigal Stranger, The Well's on Fire, and their swan song, Novum. Essential Live & Rare Material Typical album tracks: 8–12 songs

A significant portion of a 26-CD set is dedicated to the band’s legendary live performances and deep-cut compilations:

Disc 13-14: Exotic Birds and Fruit (1974)

Underrated album with “Nothing But the Truth” and “As Strong as Samson.” Disc 14 features the rare Dutch TV broadcast tracks. 26 CDs × 10 = ~260 tracks

2) Track and runtime estimate

  • Typical album tracks: 8–12 songs. Assume 10 tracks/CD:
    • 26 CDs × 10 = ~260 tracks.
  • Average track length estimate: 4–6 min (Procol Harum often has longer tracks); assume 5 min:
    • Total runtime ≈ 260 × 5 min = 1,300 min = ~21.7 hours.

Disc 18: The Prodigal Stranger (1991)

The comeback album with “The Truth Won’t Fade Away.” Remaster clears up the muddy original production.