--- product_id: 26164366 title: "Exotic Birds and Fruit" brand: "procol harum" price: "£33.11" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26164366-exotic-birds-and-fruit store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Exotic Birds and Fruit **Brand:** procol harum **Price:** £33.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Exotic Birds and Fruit by procol harum - **How much does it cost?** £33.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26164366-exotic-birds-and-fruit) ## Best For - procol harum enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted procol harum brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the British band's 1974 album including two bonus tracks. Stylish packaging includes a 20-page booklet, rare photos and memorabilia plus extensive sleeve notes by Procol expert and respected author Patrick Humphries with contributions from band members. 11 tracks. Salvo. 2009. ## Images ![Exotic Birds and Fruit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91n9ExkC-wL.jpg) ![Exotic Birds and Fruit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cuy9-M5AL.jpg) ![Exotic Birds and Fruit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91rpuXTz95L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An Overlooked Classic *by K***G on Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2004* Note: This review is for the Friday Music remaster. For some reason, amazon puts this review in with the Salvo remaster as well. Comments on that follow as two reviews on essentially the same recording are not permitted.Exotic Birds and Fruit was originally issued at a time when disco fever was beginning to sweep the AM radio charts and at a time when imaginative music got increasingly less airplay on FM as radio business consolidations standardized playlists across the country.I remember buying it the day it arrived in the record store and rushing home to put it on. Immediately, I recognized the songs on side 1 of the album as being as good as anything the boys had issued to this point. Side 2 of the album was played less as I felt at the time the songs were somewhat weaker.With CDs, listening to a recording is a whole new experience. Sure, you can skip songs you don't like and easily replay those you do without the hassle of getting up to move the needle. But I tend to listen to the recording in its entirety which often gets me to hear a song I once did not care for with new ears. Such has been the case with the Friday Music reissue of Exotic Birds and Fruit.First of all, the sound is of excellent quality. Secondly, Friday Music tempts the Procol Harum fan with a couple of bonus tracks. Nothing But The Truth, Beyond The Pale, and Strong as Sampson still rate among the band's best songs but after hearing this well-made remaster, I have a new appreciation for The Idol, Fresh Fruit, Monsieur R Monde, and Butterfly Boys. I still don't much care for The Thin End of The Wedge but that is no demerit for this. Of the two bonus cuts, the band's magnificent rendition of Strauss' Blue Danube waltz stands tall, particularly during keyboard solos.Whether you are an old-time Procol Harum fan or a Procol-curious newcomer, you can't go wrong adding this overlooked classic to your CD collection.June 20, 2010:Well, its clear that amazon has screwed up again in not fixing the product information despite appeals by disgruntled buyers to do so. The Salvo Records reissue being sold does not include a version of Blue Danube. Instead, you are provided with an alternate mix of As Strong As Samson. BFD!, I'd rather have Blue Danube. But even if you already own the Friday Music remaster, I say go for the Salvo as well. Why? For the six-panel digipak packaging and the booklet which is chock full of pictures and info about the band at this period in its career. The Salvo booklets are classic and not to be missed! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Total satisfaction with product and shipping. *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023* Total satisfaction with product and shipping. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Strong As Samson *by G***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2016* Exotic Birds and Fruit was preceded by 7 perfect records so its a bit of a let down as two of the cuts on it are so generic as to be almost unlistenable. It starts off great, 5 good ones in a row, with The Idol and The Thin End of The Wedge getting into some minimalism/conceptualism/serial repetition or something that is interesting, if not immediately lovable, but deepening nicely with repeated listenings. Which is why Monsieur R. Monde and Butterfly Boys are such a disappointment — just forgettable riff rock. I don’t know how to explain what I mean except that I’ve noticed this kind of rock is often resorted to for filler or when a band has run its course. Fresh Fruit is fine and suits a certain position that similar songs hold on their other records, but it is sandwiched between those other 2 less than Procol quality songs. For me, the standouts are Strong As Samson and New Lamps for Old, both of which belong in the Procol canon. New Lamps for Old sounds like a really pleasing mix of Whiter Shade of Pale and The Long and Winding Road. Without Monsieur and Butterfly, Exotic Birds and Fruit would still be album length, almost half an hour, 5 minutes longer than Smiley Smile. As an LP I bet side one has been played a lot more than side 2... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26164366-exotic-birds-and-fruit](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26164366-exotic-birds-and-fruit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*