In the Land of Grey and Pink is an album by progressive rock band Caravan, released in 1971. According to Allmusic, "it is considered by many to be the pinnacle release from Caravan." It has remained in the catalogue ever since its original release in 1971.
Along with Soft Machine, Caravan were a leading exponent of what became known as "the Canterbury sound" - a concoction of styles including jazz, classical and traditional English influences.
In the Q and Mojo Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock, the album came #19 in its list of "40 Cosmic Rock Albums".
The Tolkienesque cover art was by Anne Marie Anderson.
A new edition of the album, remastered and mixed in stereo and 5.1 surround sound by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree, was released on two CDs and a DVD-Video to coincide with its 40th anniversary.
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