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Strawbs by Choice

by Strawbs

Released: August 31, 1974

Folk rock, progressive folk, progressive rock

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The Album

"Strawbs by Choice" is a compilation album by the British band Strawbs, released in 1974. The album includes fan favorites and notable songs such as "The Man Who Called Himself Jesus", "The Battle", and "A Glimpse of Heaven". These tracks showcase the band's intricate arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, and melodic sensibilities that defined their style during this era.

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"Strawbs by Choice" served as an introduction to…

"Strawbs by Choice" served as an introduction to the band's music for many listeners, providing a comprehensive overview of their early catalog up to that point.

It remains a retrospective piece that captures the…

It remains a retrospective piece that captures the essence of Strawbs' contribution to the progressive folk rock genre in the 1970s.

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It features a selection of tracks from the band's early albums, highlighting their progressive folk rock sound that garnered them critical acclaim in the 1970s.

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"Strawbs by Choice" is a compilation album by the British band Strawbs, released in 1974. It features a selection of tracks from the band's early albums, highlighting their progressive folk rock sound that garnered them critical acclaim in the 1970s.

The album includes fan favorites and notable songs such as "The Man Who Called Himself Jesus", "The Battle", and "A Glimpse of Heaven". These tracks showcase the band's intricate arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, and melodic sensibilities that defined their style during this era.

"Strawbs by Choice" served as an introduction to the band's music for many listeners, providing a comprehensive overview of their early catalog up to that point. It remains a retrospective piece that captures the essence of Strawbs' contribution to the progressive folk rock genre in the 1970s.