Its among the many vehicles here for Brookers voice, which remains as resonant and expressive as ever theres the hint of graininess in it, but his power remains undiminished by time. Last Chance Motel is a strange and ironic take on the murder ballad that recalls the musical structure of early Elton John and Bernie Taupin tunes. Its bridge and chorus are classic Brooker (think Home and Grand Hotel). Opener I Told on You is a forceful prog rocker about professional jealousy, bitterness, and retribution. Some truly perverse lyric moments are expertly crafted into well-composed songs (would we expect anything less). There is only one overtly classical moment here, and its a send up theres a direct quote from Pachelbels Canon as a brief intro to the wonderful Sunday Morning. Whats on offer here is the most rocking sound Procol Harum have delivered since Broken Barricades. Brooker enlisted lyricist Pete Brown known for his work with Cream and Graham Bond and in an unusual move, brought the entire band into the songwriting process.
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