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The Green Man | 
| Artist: Roy Harper
Label: Science Friction
Category: Music
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 41153
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 679076770331
EAN: 0679076770331
ASIN: B00005AQRB
Release Date: August 25, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Green Man | | • | Wishing Well | | • | Sexy Woman | | • | Apology | | • | Midnight Sun | | • | Glasto | | • | Monster | | • | New England | | • | Solar Wind Sculptures | | • | Rushing Camelot | | • | All In All |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 I disagree with reviewer December 13, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong I do like this album, I just don't think it is his best. I also disagree with the reviewer in that I thought "Dreamsociety" was an excellent album and in my view under-rated, especially by the reviewer.
Any RH fan should by this album. If your new to RH by "Introduction to RH" first.
This album returns to topics of poitics/injustice unlike Dream Society, material that RH is well known for.
 Genius August 20, 2007
For years this was the only RH album I did not own, because I heard the track "The Green Man" and thought it wasn't up to his normal stuff. I just bought the album after hearing him play "The Monster" live. I have to say I got it badly wrong - like all Roy's good stuff it's not accessible but if you like lyrical music it is just.....great, maybe one of his best. "The Monster", "New England", "Wishing Well", "All in All" are highlights. When will he be acknowledged as the genius that he is ......maybe, 15 years after he dies?????
An acoustic masterpiece. August 24, 2004
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
When was the last time an album sent shivers down your spine on first listen? Tubular Bells? Dark Side of the Moon? Aqualung? Whatever; it's been a long long time since I felt so emotionally moved by a collection of songs. With The Green Man, Roy Harper has excelled his own high standards by producing a strong contender for one of the greatest acoustic albums ever (or at least since Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left). Whereas Dream Society was hailed as one of Roy Harper's most accomplished efforts for many years and was undeniably an extremely good album, The Green Man is a truly *great* album, which transcends the boundaries of folk/rock and should appeal to a wide audience. There is no dead wood whatsoever; all 11 songs are very strong and yet very different. If pushed to select the highlights though, I would have to mention first the title track, which has a haunting ageless beauty about it and amply demonstrates the vibrant power of Roy's voice undiminished by his 60 years. Glasto is a joyously frivolous celebration of the famous festival and serves as a light-hearted counterbalance to other more spiritually profound songs around it. The Monster is a massive work containing the most beautiful poetical lyrics and is an inspired exploration of the strange values and priorities that society holds so dear. Solar Wind Sculptures has a bouncy/dreamy trance-like feel to it and is just made to listen to on a hot Summer's afternoon when chilling out in your garden with a glass or two of fine ale. Rushing Camelot has perhaps the catchiest tune of the collection which I guarantee will be stuck in your head for ages. Finally All in All completes the album with a deceptively simple song with a strong "hook" in the chorus. Roy's intricate guitar work throughout is flawless but never clinical and the accompaniment is pitched at a minimalist level, letting the sheer exuberance of the songs shine through. This stunning album deserves to gain a much wider audience for Roy and I urge you all to give it a listen.
 Not that good. February 13, 2002
6 out of 13 found this review helpful
Sorry. This isn't that good. If you're embarking on a journey through Roy Harper and are excited by his trancendental eroticism - don't bother with this one. Get 'Stormcock' 'HQ' or 'Dream Society' Of course, it's not rubbish. It's just that Roy is capable of better work. I think he knows it.
Absolutely Excellent! - Probably the best Harper cd yet! November 18, 2001
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
As a strange person myself, I don't listen to much music, as in my view its "primitive".
However, I love Roy Harpers music, as its relaxing, intellectual, and the man is as my father describes "an undiscovered genius", and this album is one of his finest.
Not one bad track, just great song after great song. Probably track 3 (sexy woman), and track 7 (New England) were the worse - but nevertheless there all clasics!
I'd even reccommend this to someone sane!
And if you want to listen to music, and I mean real music - Roy Harper music, buy this album!!!
Track 7 "The Monster" must be one of Roy Harpers best ever! - A great album
Sam Thompson - the eccentric.
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