The band started in the late 60s as a Duo by Pauline and Chris Adams, their first LP
was released on the Concord (Dt.Vogue) label in a very small quantitie.
The sound on this was more into harmonie Westcoast Folk-Pop, with the addition of some
members (special through the violin of Graeme Smith), the sound changed to progressive Rock -
- highlighted by the album : The Machine That Cried.
After this LP the Adams left the band , and Smith leaded the group through two further albums,
with a new lineup.
In 1976 when the band split, Smith joined VAN DER GRAAF and was involved on
PETER HAMMILLs Solo LPs too.
Style : Progressive Rock
see:
Van der Graaf Generator ; Peter Hammill ;
Musicians:
Chris Adams (1969-73) - vocals, guitars; Pauline Adams (69-73) - vocals, perc.;
Grahame Smith (1972-76) - violin, viola; Chris Wilson (72-73) - bass, banjo;
Billy The Kid Fairley - drums, congas;
1974-1977:
Graeme Smith - violin; Colin Fairley - drums, perc., voc.; James Exell - bass, voc.;
Kimberley Beacon - lead vocals; Alun Roberts - lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, voc.;
Guests 1973:
Clare Sealey - cello; Bill Hatje - bass;
Producer: Shel Talmy
Side One all songs by Chris Adams if not shown..
Heartfeeder 6:29
To see you 3:50
Night Club 4:51
Sold down the River (C.Adams-G.Smith 4:18
Side Two
Two Timin Rama 3:05
Travelling 2:48
People on the Street (C.&P.Adams) 6:00
The House 2:29
The Machine that cried 5:12
Going down 2:18
Zustandsbeschreibung / grading:
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RECORD =
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m- (some hairlines only)
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COVER =
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vg++ to m- (minor storage wear on edges & back)
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