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01. CAPTAIN MARRYAT - Blindness
02. CAPTAIN MARRYAT - It Happened To Me
03. CAPTAIN MARRYAT - A Friend
04. CAPTAIN MARRYAT - Songwriters Lament
05. CAPTAIN MARRYAT - Changes
06. CAPTAIN MARRYAT - Dance Of Thor
ARTIST
TITLE
Captain Marryat
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
SHAD 114CD SHAD 114CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
1/5/2010

Captain Marryat were from Glasgow, Scotland and they recorded this demo album in 1974, released in a tiny pressing on the Thor label, hoping to get an EMI or Chrysalis deal, who both showed interest in the band at the time. They wanted to record only a single, but instead came up with a complete album of self-composed tracks. Since it was not that easy for a Scottish band to get attention down in London, this album was the only pressing ever done and was sold at band gigs only. Five musicians, great organ, vocals, extra heavy fuzz-guitar with drums and bass -- amazing underground songs, influenced by Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Beggars Opera -- a true lost classic. Dig on the truly tribal percussion, searing guitar leads and drugged-out keys on the fully-instrumental and galloping "Dance Of Thor." The band formed in the early '70s, around 1971 to 1975, generating quite a following while playing all around Scotland and the Borders at various venues including Burns Howff in Glasgow which was a very popular venue as other bands such as Alex Harvey Band, Nazareth and Beggars Opera also played there. Shadoks was lucky to find the band themselves to make a deal so this beauty can finally conquer the world of rock music. Many people watching eBay auctions were surprised to see this album selling for nearly 3,000 Euro each. Before that, this album was completely unknown. Members include: Jimmy Rorrison, Hugh Finnegan, Allan Bryce, Tommy Hendry, and Ian McEleny.