{"product_id":"plump-in-the-night-caravan","title":"Plump In The Night, Caravan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCaravan – For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Caravan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fifth Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e October 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Deram Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Progressive Rock \/ Canterbury Scene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eFor Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night\u003c\/b\u003e is widely considered one of the finest achievements of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eCanterbury Scene\u003c\/b\u003e. Following the departure of keyboardist Steve Miller, founding member \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"208\"\u003ePye Hastings\u003c\/b\u003e revitalized the band by recruiting a new lineup, including viola player \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003eGeoffrey Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e. This shift in instrumentation moved the band away from the jazz-heavy influence of their previous record and back toward a melodic, symphonic, and whimsically British style of progressive rock. Recorded at legendary studios including \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"548\"\u003eTollington Park\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"568\"\u003eDecca Studios\u003c\/b\u003e, the album features a lush, orchestral production that set a new standard for the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album perfectly balances complex, multi-part suites with catchy, accessible melodies and the band’s signature sense of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Orchestral Epic:\u003c\/b\u003e The closing track, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eL'Auberge du Sanglier \/ A Hunting We Shall Go \/ Backwards\u003c\/b\u003e, is a masterful medley featuring a full orchestral arrangement. It showcases the band’s ability to transition from heavy rock riffs to delicate, classical-inflected passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Viola Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Geoffrey Richardson’s viola replaced the traditional lead flute or second guitar, giving tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eMemory Lain, Hugh \/ Jointed Few\u003c\/b\u003e a unique, folk-prog texture that became a hallmark of the Caravan sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSophisticated Songwriting:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eThe Dog, The Dog, He's At It Again\u003c\/b\u003e is a classic example of Pye Hastings’ songwriting—combining a playful, slightly cheeky lyric with intricate organ work and a driving rhythmic pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCanterbury Fusion:\u003c\/b\u003e The album maintains the \"Englishness\" of the Canterbury sound—eccentric, pastoral, and technically virtuosic without ever becoming overbearing or self-serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eFor Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night\u003c\/b\u003e is a cornerstone of any progressive rock collection. It is often cited alongside \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eIn the Land of Grey and Pink\u003c\/i\u003e as the band’s definitive work. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"239\"\u003eDeram\u003c\/b\u003e pressings (with the \"Brown\/White\" label in the UK or the \"Red\" label in other territories) are highly prized for their deep, warm soundstage. The surreal and provocative cover art remains one of the most recognizable images of the 70s prog era. It is an essential inventory item for Shopify stores focusing on British Prog, the Canterbury Scene, or high-fidelity 70s rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Caravan, For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night, Progressive Rock, Canterbury Scene, 1973 Vinyl, Deram Records, Pye Hastings, Symphonic Rock, British Prog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Canterbury Scene Essentials, 70s Progressive Rock Masterpieces, Orchestral Rock Classics, British Eccentricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft Machine, Camel, Hatfield and the North, Gong, Genesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caravan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343721136445,"sku":"5498","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Caravan-fgw.jpg?v=1769914063","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/plump-in-the-night-caravan","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}