- Audio CD (21 Aug 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Limited Edition, Original recording remastered, Import
- Label: Po
- ASIN: B00005EUK8
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,126,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It was 1973, and after the magnificent "Land of Grey and Pink" but less "Caravan-ish" "Waterloo Lily", bassist Richard Sinclair had joined Hatfield and the North to pursue his jazz-rock urges, his cousin and Caravan keyboardist Dave Sinclair had left as well, and all looked pretty depressing. But Dave returned to the fold. In the mean-time, Pye had come up with some fantastic songs and recruited viola player Geoff Richardson (with Caravan to this day) and Jon Perry on bass. The result was "For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night", a brilliant return to form, full of eccentic English prog, accompanied by string and brass sections. The climax of the album - "Pengola / Backwards..." is orchestral prog rock par excellence, the main theme being lifted by Pye from a Mike Ratledge riff off the track "Slightly All The Time" from Soft Machine's "Third" album. For Caravan fans who think the group was nothing without Richard Sinclair, think again after listening to this.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Until recently, "prog" for me consisted of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis, Yes & Tull. King Crimson are just too hard! That is, until I read in MOJO about the "Canterbury Sound" and bands like Caravan, Soft Machine and Camel.
From nefarious sources, I obtained a copy of "For Girls..." and was blown away. I now own a legal copy! Wonderful intelligent, melodic songs played superbly if not ostentatiously. There are more ideas on this album than in a lifetime of albums by many of the so-called rock greats. Just when you think there's nothing new under the sun, there's....Caravan. I went on and bought two more Caravan albums on the strength of this one, and it doesn't actually rate as their supposed best album!
From nefarious sources, I obtained a copy of "For Girls..." and was blown away. I now own a legal copy! Wonderful intelligent, melodic songs played superbly if not ostentatiously. There are more ideas on this album than in a lifetime of albums by many of the so-called rock greats. Just when you think there's nothing new under the sun, there's....Caravan. I went on and bought two more Caravan albums on the strength of this one, and it doesn't actually rate as their supposed best album!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Quite frankly one of the best albums ever made IMHO. This album is possibly Caravan's finest hour. To prove it, many songs from it are played each year at the annual gig in Diss. Certainly if you were looking for a Caravan album to start your collection you could do much worse than this.
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BIG GIRLS ARE MORE FUN!!!
I'll keep this brief. I have only just discovered this remarkable album...I Know!!! I mean, why it's taken me so long is a mystery. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mild Dill Hotpot
Caravan's Album: For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night
If you are into Progressive Rock Music, I recommend you to buy this album. All DECCA CDs are professionally recorded. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Balder
Even better live!
I went to see Caravan at my local dance hall just when this album came out they played this whole set from start to finish and it was superb next day I went and bought this vinyl... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. P. Tripcony
Blending new and old Caravan style
Caravan maybe not at the very top but still highly enjoyable music. Geoff Richardson masters viola and blends new tunes with "old" David Sinclair's keyboards. Read more
Published 22 months ago by roberto
for boys who like good music at night
Apart from its nice price, everything about this recording is just right. The hard work obviously put into it, combined with the inspiration that was a hallmark of so many groups... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by Samuel Pyke
Excellent
I remember my dad buying me this album for passing my 'O'levels in 1975- needless to say rate this as one of my all-time favourite albums and introduced me to the music of Caravan... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by Mr. MK Potts
For fans who grow hungry for more
This is the best studio work from this great band. 'Grey & Pink' is also a great album of course, but this one feels fresher and more dynamic. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2009 by Paul Millington
Nice album
After getting `In The Land of Grey and Pink,' the next album prog enthusiasts would recommend to you is usually this album. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2008 by Gentlegiantprog
Plumptious
Having first heard their earlier albums, 'If I Could...' and 'In The Land Of Grey And Pink,' this one surprised me. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2007 by D. J. H. Thorn
Unquestionably their best
I have very little to add to all the other positive reviews of this 1973 classic. It was the only one of their albums with John G. Read more
Published on 19 July 2007 by Julian Stevens
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