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Posted: March 15 2008 at 18:25

All Northettes are always great on any Canterbury record

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Posted: March 16 2008 at 08:14

Too right,they added that something a little special.

They appear on Egg's,The Civil Surface album,but only briefly in Prelude.Sends shivers down my back.

I have a slight problem with my copy on CD,the credits give credits for Amanda Parsons for the back cover,but my copy has just the close up of the eggs surface with the usual writeup,track listings etc.The inside book back cover is much more interesting and has lots of credits and photos on the back.Which was the origonal back cover for the album?

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Posted: March 17 2008 at 23:06

Only realized just now from reading the liner notes on National Health that Alan Gowen played on the debut...I wonder how I could tell his parts from that of Dave Stewart. Brilliant no matter who's playing.

I think next up for me might be to get some Bruford...probably start with "Feels Good to Me" (realize that this isn't technically Canterbury).

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Posted: March 18 2008 at 08:27

National Health had a good sense of humour,just look at those dance steps from The Collapso,moves 7 and 8=HOSPITAL.(Ouch ).

I can see the problem with telling Dave Stewart and Alan Gowen apart on the debut album,as they used the same instuments.Especially the electric and acoustic piano.Alan Gowen also credited for a Moog whilst Dave Stewart ended up with the organ.Wondering if they shared the piano duties between them for recording the album.I have to agree they did record some brilliant music.

Of interest in the Complete National Health booklet the bonus track Paracelsus has Phil Miller,guitar(left speaker),Steve Hillage,guitar(right speaker).Dave Stewart,organ,electric piano(left speaker),and Alan Gowen,Electric Piano(right speaker).

........err.

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Posted: March 18 2008 at 11:17

Just ordered Pip Pyle's "The Seven Year Itch"

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=13081

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Posted: March 18 2008 at 14:15

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I want this hat.

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Posted: March 18 2008 at 14:42

I found it on Amazon...you can order it!!! Tongue

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Posted: March 18 2008 at 14:52

While I'd normally spring at the opportunity, I've never liked the way my hair looks with a hat. I definitely need more Canterbury merch though; a Henry Cow shirt is the closest thing I have.

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Posted: March 19 2008 at 16:23

I'm finding Egg to be a little more difficult to get into, particularly the avant-garde stuff like "Boilk" - love "A Visit to Newport Hospital" though. It's probably one of those albums that will need repeated spins. This is contrast to National Health, which grabbed me instantly and I can't put it down.

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Posted: March 22 2008 at 22:50

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I'm finding Egg to be a little more difficult to get into, particularly the avant-garde stuff like "Boilk" - love "A Visit to Newport Hospital" though. It's probably one of those albums that will need repeated spins. This is contrast to National Health, which grabbed me instantly and I can't put it down.

Don't worry, I had the same thoughts too. It'll get better with more listening, it definitely did for me.

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Posted: March 24 2008 at 09:36

Just ordered:

Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom
Supersister 2 for 1 - To the Highest Bidder / Present from Nancy

My birthday's coming up as well, so the wife has given me the "green light" Evil%20Smile

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Posted: March 24 2008 at 19:09

Supersister is really good,have the 2 on 1 cd,fantastic.

As for birthdays,all I ever got was a good ole .Wife did not find Prog that amusing,althow it was always amusing to me to watch her face go a funny pale ....errr.....sort of grey when I put on Crimson.

OHHH!.....Smart hat,me likes.

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Posted: March 25 2008 at 22:20

Sorry for more gushing, but...

National Health is absolutely one of the greatest bands I've ever heard in my life.

I've been listening to their first two albums over and over - I'm addicted! You'd be hard pressed to find better musicianship anywhere.

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Posted: March 26 2008 at 11:06

Never mind, I've been grabbed. This rules.

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Posted: March 26 2008 at 13:16

Thanks for everyone talking about Kew Rhone over and over, I finally got my own. I listened to it six times in a row. That's my review. =)

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Posted: March 28 2008 at 14:16

NaturalScience wrote:

Sorry for more gushing, but...

National Health is absolutely one of the greatest bands I've ever heard in my life.

I've been listening to their first two albums over and over - I'm addicted! You'd be hard pressed to find better musicianship anywhere.

You're welcome.

Now that it seems like you've got a good hold on the genre, I'd recommend checking out some of the foreign acts. Supersister's a good start; you may also want to try Picchio dal Pozzo or The Muffins.

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Posted: March 28 2008 at 14:27

Picchio dal Pozzo (Italy) Heart

and Cos (Belgium) are two great foreign acts -- essential. I also recommend Mr. Sirius from Japan. EDIT: And Moving Gelatine Plates from France, of course.

Glad to hear you got Kew Rhone, laplace. I love that album.

Edited by Logan - March 28 2008 at 21:46

Duos for fave acts

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Posted: March 29 2008 at 08:27

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You're welcome.

Now that it seems like you've got a good hold on the genre, I'd recommend checking out some of the foreign acts. Supersister's a good start; you may also want to try Picchio dal Pozzo or The Muffins.

Yeah, you called it Dylan, you knew I'd be blown away. Wink

Just got two Supersister albums on 1 CD - "To the Highest Bidder" and "Present From Nancy".
Will check out Picchio dal Pozzo soon.

While I'm here, I've noticed that there seem to be significant Canterbury connections to Henry Cow, so I'm interested in trying something out from them. Any suggestions?

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Posted: March 29 2008 at 11:35

NaturalScience wrote:

Chameleon wrote:

You're welcome.

Now that it seems like you've got a good hold on the genre, I'd recommend checking out some of the foreign acts. Supersister's a good start; you may also want to try Picchio dal Pozzo or The Muffins.

Yeah, you called it Dylan, you knew I'd be blown away. Wink

Oh yeah.

Alright, so this all really depends on what you want to start with. If you want the most obvious Canterbury connection, get Leg End for sure. However, that one's not my absolute favorite, but that's probably because my tastes go into the RIO scene as well. For a more experimental outing (and my personal favorite), get their second album Unrest. It was my very first exposure to avant-garde and remains one of my all-time favorites. Their next two are darker and much more RIO; In Praise Of Learning remains much more of an acquired taste than anything they did before it, but it's fantastic once you 'get' it. The defining factor may be Dagmar Krause's unique vocal stylings, which I'm a fan of. And finally, there's the magnum opus of Western Culture, which has scared off many a potential fan. Dark, experimental, noisy, this one is great, but definitely not the best starting spot.

I didn't need to go through all of that, did I? I should've just said Leg End.

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Posted: March 29 2008 at 15:34

On the contrary, I appreciate the analysis - it will help me down the road if I like what I hear. That said, I will take your advice and start with Leg End. Thanks.