Soft Machine -- Faces And Places Vol. 7 LP

Original 1971? French stereo/mono release on BYG Records (FRANCE) (catalog # 529.907).

Extremely rare pressing of the 'first' Soft Machine recordings from 1967 with Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Daevid Allen and Mike Ratledge. Gorgeous NM/NM copy still in the shrinkwrap.

This FIRST version on the BYG label's "Faces and Places" series; was re-issued many times as JET PROPELLED PHOTOGRAPHS and AT THE BEGINNING.

progarchives.com Review: In sharp contrast to their later free form jazz-prog influenced music, it is this quirky little psychy debut album which has been a household favourite here. Rich in the psychedelic tradition, this LP is centered around Mike Ratledge's acid washed organ sounds which is ornately wrapped in a wall of wonderful psychy guitar and drum interplay. Vocals are sung by Kevin Ayers who accents this album quite well with his raspy yet emotional style. Songs are generally of a shorter length and in fact the whole album also ends far too quickly. A tasty little progressive rock gem with heavy psychedelic tendencies... A pick of mine!

Tracks:

A1 That's How Much I Need You Now A2 Save Yourself A3 I Should've Known A4 Jet-Propelled Photograph B1 When I Don't Want You B2 Memories B3 You Don't Remember B4 She's Gone B5 I'd Rather Be With You (Demo sessions) recorded in London, April 1967 Drums, Vocals - Robert Wyatt Lead Guitar - Daevid Allen Piano, Organ - Mike Ratledge Producer - Giorgio Gomelsky Vocals, Bass - Kevin Ayers

CONDITION: Cover NM / Vinyl NM   close to new, still in shrinkwrap, vinyl is near pristine.

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