Primordial Lovers is the second album by American singer-songwriter Essra Mohawk, released in May 1970. The original Reprise LP included a 20-page booklet with the album's song lyrics. In 2000 the album was re-released by Rhino Handmade as a 22-track collection Primordial Lovers MM, combining the original album with two non-album singles tracks, "Jabberwock Song" and "Image of Yu", and the entire 1974 follow-up album on Asylum Records, Essra Mohawk. In 2010 the album was reissued by Collectors' Choice with five previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Critical reception

On AllMusic Charles Donovan said, "Primordial Lovers is assured of its status as an unsung classic. All who hear it, and there aren't enough, are bewitched by its esoteric poetry, unguarded passion, and great tunes.... Mohawk is a wondrous creature of contrasts: simultaneously urbane and nature-loving, knowing and naïve, all-powerful yet unabashedly vulnerable at the same time. Her voice is a remarkable instrument..."

Track listing

All songs composed and arranged by Essra Mohawk. Side 1 Side 2

Additional tracks on Collectors' Choice and Mummypump CD releases

Additional tracks on Primordial Lovers MM Rhino Handmade CD release

Personnel on original Primordial Lovers LP release

Musicians Production