Khan - Space Shanty (1972) {1989, Japan 1st Press}
Artist: Khan
Title: Space Shanty
Year Of Release: 1972 / 1989
Label: Deram / Polydor K.K. #P25L-25059
Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Canterbury Scene
Quality: WavPack (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:46:07
Total Size: 256 / 115 Mb (Covers)
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Space Shanty
Year Of Release: 1972 / 1989
Label: Deram / Polydor K.K. #P25L-25059
Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Canterbury Scene
Quality: WavPack (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
Total Time: 00:46:07
Total Size: 256 / 115 Mb (Covers)
WebSite: Album Preview
Almost stereotypically overreaching early-'70s progressive rock; quasi-operatic vocals, spinning guitar solos, lengthy suite-like tracks on the order of "Stargazers" and "Hollow Stone (incl. Escape of the Space Pilots)." The highlight is Stewart's effervescent organ work during the gentle and meditative passages.
An obscure footnote of early-'70s British art rock, Khan featured guitarist Steve Hillage, keyboardist Dave Stewart, and ex-Crazy World of Arthur Brown bassist Nick Greenwood. Their sole album from 1972 was dominated by Hillage's lengthy, ambitious compositions and Stewart's organ, which owed much to the Canterbury Scene of British prog rock. The group didn't offer much to distinguish themselves from the many other British outfits exploring similar territory, and disbanded after one LP. Hillage went on to join Kevin Ayers and Gong before establishing a solo career; Stewart played with Hatfield & the North and National Health.
An obscure footnote of early-'70s British art rock, Khan featured guitarist Steve Hillage, keyboardist Dave Stewart, and ex-Crazy World of Arthur Brown bassist Nick Greenwood. Their sole album from 1972 was dominated by Hillage's lengthy, ambitious compositions and Stewart's organ, which owed much to the Canterbury Scene of British prog rock. The group didn't offer much to distinguish themselves from the many other British outfits exploring similar territory, and disbanded after one LP. Hillage went on to join Kevin Ayers and Gong before establishing a solo career; Stewart played with Hatfield & the North and National Health.
~ Richie Unterberger, All Music
Track List:
01. Space Shanty (Inc. The Cobalt Sequence And March of the Sine Squadrons) [0:09:01.08]
02. Stranded (Inc. Effervescant Psychonovelty No.5) [0:06:35.47]
03. Mixed Up Man Of The Mountains [0:07:15.33]
04. Driving To Amsterdam [0:09:23.22]
05. Stargazers [0:05:33.45]
06. Hollow Stone (Inc. Escape Of The Space Pirates) [0:08:17.35]
Personnel:
Steve Hillage - guitars, vocals
Nick Greenwood - bass guitar, vocals
Eric Peachey - drums
Dave Stewart - organ, piano, celesta, marimbas
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