Virtually, by Soft Machine

Virtually

by Soft Machine

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	1.	Facelift 10:05
	2.	Virtually 08:17
	3.	Slightly All The Time 08:12
	4.	Fletcher's Blemish 05:53
	5.	Neo-Caliban Grides 09:26
	6.	Out Bloody Rageous 10:00
	7.	Eamonn Andrews 04:29
	8.	All White 03:16
	9.	King and Queens 03:37
	10.	Teeth 09:20
	11.	Pigling Bland 04:55

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Soft Machine were one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time and their work continues to be name-checked by today's hip experimentalists.

The previously unreleased show captured on Virtually, recorded March 23, 1971, presents the classic quartet Softs during their final European tour & just 4 months before their dissolution.

The recording [licensed from German radio & taken from the master tapes] is superb for the time period, & the performance really sparkles, with everyone shinning, although special note must be made of Robert's drumming, as he plays with more gusto on this show than most from this period.

With versions of all the tracks from Fourth, most of Third and much more, this 78' release, which captures the entire concert, is absolutely essential for any Soft Machine fan.

"...an innovative union of jazz and rock." – Downbeat

"Soft Machine...certainly rank among the most influencial 'out' rock bands." – Dusted

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released January 27, 1998

Elton Dean - alto sax, saxello, electric piano
Mike Ratledge - electric piano, organ
Hugh Hopper - bass
Robert Wyatt - drums, vocals

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