LIVE FLOATING ANARCHY 1977

Not only does LIVE FLOATING ANARCHY feature loads of wild and bubbly space-rock, most notably the majestic fifteen-minute "Allez Ali Baba Black Sheep" which still carries me away every time I hear it (and which must have been a major influence on Ozric Tentacles), it also contains Daevid's triumphant attempt to outsnarl Johnny Rotten in a thoroughly enjoyable Sex Pistols parody called "Opium for the People". (Why did you think the album was called "Live Floating ANARCHY"? Apparently Allen was more than prepared to show all those young upstarts who the true anarchists were.)

I can't imagine that anyone who likes BANANAMOON, CAMEMBERT ELECTRIQUE or even YOU will fail to appreciate this album. Just don't expect subtle soloing as provided by the likes of Pierre Moerlen or Didier Malherbe. What you get is wild and spontaneous but still rich, thanks to (among other things) ecstatic drumming, oodles of whizzing synths and yes: Gilly Smyth's dratted space whisper.

N.B. Contrary to what certain reviewers have stated, Steve Hillage didn't take part in this concert. But professor Sharpstrings, whoever he is (I always suspected him of being Daevid Allen himself, but I must be wrong) does an excellent job at reminding you of the master.

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