‘ Running in the Gutter’ is BABAL’S 13th album, as we enter an “immersive world of intense lyricism and musical ideas” in “a beautifully crafted selection of hypnotic and rhythmic pieces, each delving deeply into the world we think we know.” The lyrics and strident vocals are in the DNA of the music with room for improvisation. “Could it be argued that Crass are joining forces with Cardiacs to deliver a Beefheart take on Byrne?” the press release asks. Kevin Rowland says the

The Swedish-based duo Us and Them’s stock in trade is vocal harmonies and strong melodies with elements of folk, psychedelia and baroque pop. Their “Introduction To” (also on Fruits de Mer) was a sell-out. Britt and Anders of the band explain the intention behind this somewhat introspective release: "While working on it, the songs were pulling in two directions, partly towards the pastoral and idyllic - a kind of escape from reality and a denial of the world that is going on

Featuring Paul "Sandy" Davis (lead vocals, 12-string guitar), Alan Cowderoy (lead guitar, vocals), Martin Kitcat (Mellotron, organ, piano, vocals), Tim Wheatley (bass, vocals) and Robert Lipson (drums), the band first came to prominence in 1968 when they supported The Who on tour. They recorded a single for Polydor Records before a support slot for King Crimson in 1969 led to them purchasing a mellotron and changing style. In 1970 their debut self-titled album appeared on the

Fans of the band's proto-metal-prog will find much to appreciate in this music with a dark, modern edge, Notwithstanding that the 'sole survivor; Steve Bolton is joined by a band of keen apprentices, the new Atomic Rooster are undertaking a UK and Europe wide tour to promote the album, in the true spirit of the Rooster.

How this for a list? King Crimson, U.K., Asia, Roxy Music, Family, Uriah Hepp, Wishbone Ash. The box set had been curated by the Wetton estate culled from live performances. To name just a few of the highlights 1) Heat of the Moment 2) Easy Money 3) In the Dead of Night 4) Starless and Bible Black 5) The Night Watch 6) Book of Saturday 7) Sole Survivor Need I go on? There is quite a bit of repetition in set lists spanning Tokyo (1997/1999) and quite a few surprises such as gu

Gary: 'Composed by Alexander Shulgin the mainstay of material was for solo and double tracked acoustic piano. A special request came from Alexander to involve a special guest performer of my choice for composition number 13! Since I had a vaguely Indian flavour to my arrangment of this piece (in a count of 7 beats) I decided acoustic guitar would be pretty 'nice'. The response from Bandcamp has been striking as another little gem emerges. Credits: Gary Husband - Piano, Arrang

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