Roland,Paul In The Opium Den: Early Recordings 1980-87 CD

Two CD collection. Paul has been called "The male Kate Bush" by one-time label mate Robyn Hitchcock and "the Edgar Allen Poe of psychpop" by several European rock magazines/critics. First under the guise of Midnight Rags and then as a solo artist, Paul Roland has carved an elegant, mysterious niche as the quintessential cult English songwriter. His music hints at psychedelia while his lyrics frequently offer a sense of the macabre, drawing on Victoriana and classic horror fiction. Compiled and curated by the artist, In The Opium Den is a comprehensive anthology of Paul's early works, including his first three albums plus A and B sides, EP tracks and unreleased tracks from the period, spanning his output up until 1987.

1. Witchfinder General 2. Madame Guillotine 3. The Great Edwardian Air-Raid 4. The Hanging Judge 5. Still Falls the Snow 6. Matilda Mother 7. Gabrielle 8. Requiem 9. Buccaneers 10. In the Opium Den 11. Twilight of the Gods 12. Death or Glory 13. Burnt Orchids 14. The Puppet Master 15. Captain Blood 16. Cairo 17. Green Glass Violins 18. Funhouse 19. Ghost Ships 20. Beau Brummel 21. Berlin 22. Blades of Battenburg 23. Brain Police 24. Flying Ace 25. The Cars That Ate New York 26. Public Enemy 27. Werewolves of London 28. Angel 29. Lon Charney 30. Jack Daniels 31. The Ghoul 32. The Old Dark House 33. Hot George 34. Oscar Automobile 35. Dr. Strange 36. Madelaine 37. Cavalier 38. Sword and Sorcery 39. Alice's House 40. Go Down You Murderers 41. Happy Families 42. Jumbee (Demo)