The Soft Machine Volume One NM Vinyl LP Original Probe Gatefold Self Titled

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The Soft Machine : Self Titled (aka Volume One)

Album Description: This is the original gatefold cover release with the circular die-cut sleeve with a rotating card insert through which the band members can be viewed. Inside the gatefold are photo and album notes. The vinyl record is in glossy clean near mint to mint condition, no spindle marks. The cover has a little general wear. The record labels are black with the rainbow Probe logo. The pictures in this listing are of the actual record album you will receive. Check out our store listings for more records from this artist along with a wide variety of vinyl, CD's and more. All reasonable "Best Offers" considered. Combined shipping available worldwide. Only $.50 additional shipping for each record within the USA; only $3.00 additional shipping for each record sent outside the USA. We ship worldwide in secure, padded packaging. Please let us know if you have any questions for a prompt reply. Tracklist and additional album information below.

Tracklist:
1. Hope for Happiness
2. Joy of a Toy
3. Hope for Happiness (Reprise)
4. Why Am I So Short?
5. So Boot If at All
6. A Certain Kind
7. Save Yourself
8. Priscilla
9. Lullabye Letter
10. We Did It Again
11. Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle
12. Why Are We Sleeping?
13. Box 25/4 Lid

Mixing rampant experimentalism with a well-grounded sense of human scale, Hugh Hopper's bass playing and Mike Ratledge's electric piano and organ playing were both freely embellished with sonic innovations. Robert Wyatt's drumming drew more from jazz and Elvin Jones than rock music, not unlike Mitch Mitchell in the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Here Robert Wyatt's distinctive singing voice is a fragile and subtly beautiful instrument that is expressive in an utterly honest, near-conversational way. Kevin Ayers, who was responsible for a wide-eyed folk-rock element in Soft Machine's early songwriting, left after the first album. However, the band's overall sound was so distinctive that this change was easily absorbed. (web review)

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