Which Soft Machine album should I try next?
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Topic: Which Soft Machine album should I try next?
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Subject: Which Soft Machine album should I try next?
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 09:04
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In my music collection, I only own (& know) The Softs' first four albums and then Bundles, which is my favorite. In your opinions, which one, from the rest of their discography, should I try next? ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 09:29
This may sound cock-eyed, but I'm no fan of Third and I have a particular Softs-pot for Land of Cockayne, although Bundles is bundles of fun too. It's all in the Hidden Details.
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BrufordFreak wrote:Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 09:42
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I love them all, but based on your post I’d definitely go with “Softs” next. It’s similar to Bundles but I think it’s even proggier - meaning it feels less like a fusion album and more like a prog album. John Etheridge replaces Allan Holdsworth, bringing a different guitar style to the mix. Jenkins has moved to full-time keyboards and they have a dedicated winds player (Alan Wakeman). After that I’d probably go with Six - half live, half studio double album, and Karl Jenkins’ debut with the band, not quite the dominant composer yet, but sharing about 50/50 with Ratledge. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 09:46
| Alive and Well in Paris is a great live recording. |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 10:40
This!! After 4, try 6 After Bundles, try Softs. .
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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 11:00
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Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: February 19 2022 at 12:21
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Six. Gesolreut is about as good as it gets. ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: February 20 2022 at 14:04
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Thanks, Everyone! You've got me excited! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: February 20 2022 at 22:28
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For me "Softs" and "Seven" are closest to "Bundles" your favourite. Lots of live stuff too which is another subject but one worth pursuing. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 20 2022 at 23:22
I agree as well. Softs 6 7 5 ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |