The Well's on Fire

by Procol Harum

Released: March 04, 2003

Progressive rock, art rock, blues rock, hard rock

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The band lineup for this album consisted of Gary Brooker on vocals and piano, Matthew Fisher on organ, Mick Grabham on guitar, Matt Pegg on bass, Mark Brzezicki on drums, and Keith Reid with the lyrics. "The Well's on Fire" is the eleventh studio album by British rock band Procol Harum, released in March 2003. As it was their most recent studio album, it marked the end of an era for Procol Harum, who are best known for their 1967 hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale".

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This album was the band's final one to…

This album was the band's final one to feature lyricist Keith Reid, and the first in eight years since their previous, "The Prodigal Stranger" in 1991.

This album has a total of thirteen tracks…

This album has a total of thirteen tracks with a diverse mix of musical styles, portraying the band's unique brand of rock, with elements of R&B, soul, classical, and even church music.

Popular tracks from the album include "An Old…

Popular tracks from the album include "An Old English Dream", "Shadow Boxed", and "The Blink of an Eye" among others.

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Essential Tracks

An Old English Dream

Popular tracks from the album include "An Old English Dream", "Shadow Boxed", and "The Blink of an Eye" among others.

Shadow Boxed

Popular tracks from the album include "An Old English Dream", "Shadow Boxed", and "The Blink of an Eye" among others.

The Blink of an Eye

Popular tracks from the album include "An Old English Dream", "Shadow Boxed", and "The Blink of an Eye" among others.

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Upon its release, the album received praised from fans and critics.

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"The Well's on Fire" is the eleventh studio album by British rock band Procol Harum, released in March 2003. This album was the band's final one to feature lyricist Keith Reid, and the first in eight years since their previous, "The Prodigal Stranger" in 1991.

The band lineup for this album consisted of Gary Brooker on vocals and piano, Matthew Fisher on organ, Mick Grabham on guitar, Matt Pegg on bass, Mark Brzezicki on drums, and Keith Reid with the lyrics. This album has a total of thirteen tracks with a diverse mix of musical styles, portraying the band's unique brand of rock, with elements of R&B, soul, classical, and even church music.

Popular tracks from the album include "An Old English Dream", "Shadow Boxed", and "The Blink of an Eye" among others. Upon its release, the album received praised from fans and critics. As it was their most recent studio album, it marked the end of an era for Procol Harum, who are best known for their 1967 hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale".