((better)) | Procol Harum - Greatest Hits -1967-1977--flac-

So, equip your DAC, your open-back headphones, or your reference monitors. Find the true lossless source. Press play on Conquistador . And listen as the baroque meets the blues, the orchestra meets the rock, and sixty minutes of music takes you on a decade-long journey through the very best of one of rock’s most intellectually rewarding bands.

On one side, you have the prog-rock grandeur. Tracks like (presented here often in the hit single edit, though purists may seek the live version with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra) showcase Brooker’s commanding vocal presence and the band’s ability to sound like a philharmonic orchestra gone rogue. Procol Harum - Greatest Hits -1967-1977--FLAC-

The compilation winds through the baroque pop of the late 60s, glances off the harder edges of the early 70s, and concludes with the band’s slicker, late-era production. Tracks like demonstrate their ability to craft a hook-laden single without abandoning their sophisticated roots. So, equip your DAC, your open-back headphones, or