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Donovan – Essence To Essence (E/E)
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Essence To Essence is an LP by Donovan from 1974 released on the Epic label.
About this album
Essence To Essence is a reflective early-’70s Donovan album that blends folk-rock warmth, country-rock ease and a more spiritual lyrical outlook. Released in 1973, it shows him moving beyond the sunlit whimsy of his 1960s hits toward a broader, more inward-looking sound, with songs such as There Is An Ocean and Life Goes On hinting at the album’s philosophical mood. Built around acoustic textures, gentle grooves and Donovan’s recognisable voice, the record captures a transitional moment in his catalogue, when introspection and melody came together in a relaxed but purposeful way.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: DonovanLabel: Epic – ELPS 3684Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1974Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Country Rock, Folk RockA1 Operating Manual For Spaceship Earth
A2 Lazy Daze
A3 Life Goes On
A4 There Is An Ocean
A5 The Dignity Of Man
B1 Yellow Star
B2 The Divine Daze Of Deathless Delight
B3 Boy For Every Girl
B4 St. Valentine'S Angel
B5 Life Is A Merry-Go-Round
B6 Sailing Homeward