Album: The Dream Society by Roy Harper (1998)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk
Format: Album

Description: "The Dream Society" is the twentieth studio album by  English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist  Roy Harper, released in 1998.
 The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his experiences with drugs, psychological issues, and aspirations for humankind. Originally titled 'The Seven Ages Of Man', then 'Songs Of Love' it was finally released as 'The Dream Society'
 Early pressings of this album (the first 3,000?) contain a bonus CD featuring excerpts from the album with comments from Harper. 

Artist Background: "Roy Harper" (born 12 June 1941) is an English folk/rock singer, songwriter and guitarist who has been a professional musician since 1964. He has released 22 studio albums and 10 live albums. Musically, American blues musician Lead Belly and folk singer Woody Guthrie were his earliest influences, and, in his teens, jazz musician Miles Davis. Harper was also exposed to classical music in his childhood and has pointed to the influence of Jean Sibelius's Karelia Suite. Lyrical influences include... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Related Artists: Bert Jansch, Fairport Convention, The Pentangle, The Incredible String Band

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, 1990s, Album

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"The Dream Society" is the twentieth studio album by  English folk / rock singer-songwriter and guitarist  Roy Harper, released in 1998.
 The songs on the album revolve around events in Harpers life, from the early death of his mother to reaching the age of fifty. Other important events covered include the demise of his marriage, heartbreak, his experiences with drugs, psychological issues, and aspirations for humankind. Originally titled 'The Seven Ages Of Man', then 'Songs Of Love' it was finally released as 'The Dream Society'
 Early pressings of this album (the first 3,000?) contain a bonus CD featuring excerpts from the album with comments from Harper. 

The Dream Society

Roy Harper

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