stackridge

• NEW EXPANDED RELEASE OF THE 1971 DEBUT ALBUM BY STACKRIDGE.
• WITH FOUR BONUS TRACKS INCLUDING A 1971 BBC SESSION FOR JOHN PEEL’S TOP GEAR.
• FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK AND NEW ESSAY WITH EXCLUSIVE BAND INTERVIEWS.
• REVIEWS IN PROG, UNCUT, MOJO, RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINES PLUS COVERAGE ON RELEVANT WEBSITES AND FANZINES.

Formed in Bristol in 1969, Stackridge were one of the most unique British bands of the era. Their initial line-up featured Andy Davis (guitar, keyboards, vocals), James Warren (guitar, vocals), James “Crun” Walter (bass), Michael “Mutter” Slater (flute, vocals), Michael Evans (violin) and Billy Bent (drums). Possessing a gift for melody, musicianship and a fine sense of humour and English eccentricity, their concerts were legendary.

Throughout 1970 they honed their song writing and live act, appearing at the very first Glastonbury festival that year. In 1971, Crun Walter departed the band and James Warren assumed bass guitar duties. They signed to MCA Records and recorded their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, issued in August of that year.

This Esoteric Recordings edition has been expanded to include four bonus tracks, two of which are from the band’s first BBC radio session for John Peel’s Top Gear. The release features an illustrated booklet with exclusive band interviews and an essay by Mike Barnes.

Track Listing:

• Grande Piano
• Percy the Penguin
• The Three Legged Table
• Dora the Female Explorer
• Essence of Porphyry
• Marigold Conjunction
• 32 West Mall
• Marzo Plod
• Slark
Bonus tracks
• Everyman (B-side of single)
• Let There Be Lids
• The Three-Legged Table Part Three (BBC Radio John Peel Top Gear session 1971)
• Slark (BBC Radio John Peel Top Gear session 1971)