Strawbs – Bursting at the Seams VG/VG

“Bursting at the Seams,” released in 1973, stands as a significant album in the discography of The Strawbs, a band renowned for their unique blend of folk, progressive rock, and pop. This album exemplifies a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution, showcasing their adeptness at fusing traditional folk melodies with the more complex structures and arrangements characteristic of progressive rock.

“Bursting at the Seams” was a critical and commercial success, reaching No. 2 in the UK Album Chart and spawning two hit singles. It cemented The Strawbs’ place as one of the leading bands of the British folk-rock scene and continues to be regarded as a classic of the genre.