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Artist:
AYERS, KEVIN
Title:
The BBC Sessions 1970-1976
Label:
HUX (UK)
Format:
2CD
Price:
$27.00
Catalog #:
HUX 073CD
"Kevin Ayers is one of rock's most important innovators, helping to launch Soft Machine, as their original bassist/vocalist, and later working with noted progressive musicians like Mike Oldfield and Steve Hillage. This 2CD set of BBC radio sessions, compiled with the help of Kevin Ayers, tracks Kevin's discography from 1970 (when his band included his former Soft Machine friends) through to 1976. Featured here are several previously-unissued recordings, including the earliest surviving example of Kevin's post-Soft Machine output. Among the musicians featured with Ayers on this compilation include Robert Wyatt, Mike Oldfield, Mike Ratledge, Andy Summers, Hugh Hopper, Lol Coxhill, David Bedford, Elton Dean, Archie Leggett, Ollie Halsall & Zoot Money. The accompanying 16-page full color booklet includes comprehensive liner notes, plus a brief note from Kevin Ayers, full recording details and previously-unseen photographs."
Artist:
AYERS, KEVIN
Title:
What More Can I Say...
Label:
REEL RECORDINGS (CANADA)
Format:
CD
Price:
$17.00
Catalog #:
REELR 009CD
Kevin Ayers
is one of UK rock's greatest contributors, both as a key member of
Soft Machine
as their original bassist/vocalist, and later as a collaborator with noted prog musicians
Mike Oldfield
and
Steve Hillage
. This is a collection of recently-discovered private demo recordings and out-takes straight from Kevin Ayers' personal archives -- a refreshing reminder of a musical innocence unique to the 1970s. Much more than nuggets from a golden era, these songs remain compellingly personal in their simplicity, and sit alongside sunny instrumentals featuring friends
David Bedford
, Mike Oldfield,
Archie Leggett
(1944-1997) and
Robert Wyatt
. Of special note is the 14-minute private demonstration for the "Doctor Dream"suite, a stunning "audio letter" synopsis with acoustic performances and wry commentary. Never has Kevin Ayers' voice and guitar been captured in such natural intimacy. These beautifully recorded reel-to-reel tapes are an indispensable portrait of an artist as a young man. Or to convey the response from manager
Tim Shepard
, "
this is Kevin's Holy Grail!
" What more can we say?
Artist:
AYERS, KEVIN
Title:
The Radio Sessions
Label:
TURNING POINT MUSIC (ITALY)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$22.00
Catalog #:
TPM 99203LP
"12 track collection featuring radio sessions from 1970 to 1972 with help from Robert Wyatt, Mike Ratledge, Mike Oldfield, Lol Coxhill, Mick Fincher, David Bedford and more. Gatefold sleeve 180 gram HQ vinyl."
Artist:
AYERS, KEVIN
Title:
Joy of a Toy
Label:
WATER
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
WATER 188CD
New 2006 version. "This 1969 debut solo album from the bassist and principal songwriter of the Soft Machine sees its first domestic CD release. With Ayers playing an impressive list of instruments and bandmate Robert Wyatt on drums for most of the songs, many of the tracks recall early Soft Machine. Original artwork and new detailed liner notes."
Artist:
AYERS, KEVIN
Title:
Shooting At the Moon
Label:
WATER
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
WATER 189CD
New 2006 reissue. "Recorded with his road band the Whole World that featured Mike Oldfield on guitar, keysman David Bedford and Lol Coxhill on sax (who had been added to tour in support of Ayer's first solo LP
Joy Of A Toy
), this 1970 second solo album is a unique pop record hiding behind a prog rock mask. Produced by Peter Jenner, best known for his work with Roy Harper,
Shooting At The Moon
is quite easily one of Ayers' best albums containing his most appealing songwriting. Original artwork. New detailed liner notes."
Artist:
AYERS, KEVIN
Title:
Whatevershebringswesing
Label:
WATER
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
WATER 190CD
New 2006 reissue. "Melancholic with a tendency towards ballads, this 1973 third album from Ayers is nonetheless the most accessible of his early work. Featuring the core musicians of guitarist Mike Oldfield, keyboardist David Bedford and drummer Robert Wyatt, the LP is a solid, consistent, and focused outing, which continues to be at the top of Ayer's solo work. Original artwork. New detailed liner notes."
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