Novum (album) explained

Novum
Type:	studio
Artist:	Procol Harum
Cover:	File:Procol_Harum_Novum.jpg
Released:	21 April 2017^[1]
Recorded:	October – December 2016^[2]
Genre:	Progressive rock, art rock, blues rock, hard rock
Length:	56:04
Label:	Eagle Rock Entertainment
Producer:	Dennis Weinreich
Prev Title:	The Well's on Fire
Prev Year:	2003

Novum is the twelfth and final studio album by Procol Harum, released on 21 April 2017. It is their first album in 14 years,^[3] and their only not to feature lyrics by Keith Reid. It is also the last in Gary Brooker's lifetime.

Track listing

Music by Gary Brooker and Josh Phillips, except where noted. Lyrics by Pete Brown, except where noted.

1. "I Told On You" – 5:33
2. "Last Chance Motel" – 4:48
3. "Image of the Beast" (music: Brooker, Philips, Geoff Whitehorn) – 4:56
4. "Soldier" (lyrics: Brooker) – 5:28
5. "Don't Get Caught" – 5:12
6. "Neighbour" – 2:46
7. "Sunday Morning" – 5:28
8. "Businessman" – 4:45
9. "Can't Say That" – 7:13
10. "The Only One" – 6:10
11. "Somewhen" (music and lyrics: Brooker) – 3:47

Personnel

• Gary Brooker – piano, accordion, vocals
• Josh Phillips – organ, vocals
• Geoff Whitehorn – guitar
• Matt Pegg – bass guitar
• Geoff Dunn – drums
• Pete Brown – lyrics
• Dennis Weinreich – producer

External links

• Official website for the album
• ProcolHarum.com - ProcolHarum.com's page on this album

Notes and References

1. Web site: Procol Harum to release new album in April . TeamRock.com . 2 February 2017 . 7 March 2017 . Munro, Scott.
2. Web site: Novum • how, when and where ... . ProcolHarum.com . 15 March 2017 . 20 March 2017 . Dennis Weinreich.
3. Web site: Procol Harum To Release First New Studio Album In 14 Years . Blabbermouth.net . 31 January 2017 . 7 March 2017.