Album: Dancing to the Devil's Beat by Strawbs (2009)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Enlightened
Format: Album

Description: "Dancing to the Devil's Beat" is a studio album by English band Strawbs to celebrate their 40th anniversary, featuring new keyboard player Oliver Wakeman.
Released on the Witchwood Media label
Dave Cousins' lyrics convey the maelstrom of current political events - from the machinations of climate change, to greed and corruption in the public sector, and the dignity of the armed forces in combat. 


Artist Background: Strawbs (or The Strawbs) are an English rock band founded in 1964. Although the band started out as a bluegrass group they eventually moved on to other styles such as folk rock, glam rock and progressive rock. They are best known for their hit Part of the Union, which reached number two in the UK charts in February 1973, and for touring with Supertramp in their Crime of the Century Tour, doing their Hero and Heroine Tour, which drew musical similarities and themes. They were originally known ... Part of the England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Renaissance, Lindisfarne, Barclay James Harvest, Procol Harum

Music Scene: Part of the England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, Enlightened, 2000s, Album


"Dancing to the Devil's Beat" is a studio album by English band Strawbs to celebrate their 40th anniversary, featuring new keyboard player Oliver Wakeman.
Released on the Witchwood Media label
Dave Cousins' lyrics convey the maelstrom of current political events - from the machinations of climate change, to greed and corruption in the public sector, and the dignity of the armed forces in combat. 


Dancing to the Devil's Beat

Strawbs

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