Pearls Before Swine
The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings
Track Listing
1. Another Time 3:05 2. Playmate 2:21 3. Ballad to an Amber Lady 5:15 4. (Oh Dear) Miss Morse 1:56 5. Drop Out! 4:06 6. Morning Song 4:08 7. Regions of May 3:29 8. Uncle John 2:56 9. I Shall Not Care 5:22 10. The Surrealist Waltz 3:31 11. Trumpeter Landfrey... 0:36 12. Translucent Carriages 4:03 13. Images of April 2:43 14. There Was a Man 2:58 15. I Saw the World 3:26 16. Guardian Angels 3:04 17. Suzanne 4:59 18. Lepers and Roses 5:22 19. Florence Nightingale 0:18 20. Ring Thing 3:31Historical Archive
The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings by Pearls Before Swine compiles the avant-garde folk sound that the band became known for in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Characterized by poetic lyrics, unconventional song structures, and a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation, this album encapsulates the band's unique approach to music that often defied categorization. The collection showcases the band's ability to weave themes of existentialism, nature, and social commentary into their work, solidifying their legacy as pioneers of the genre.