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EGG ~ EGG ESOTERIC 2035 (Barcode: 5013929713529) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 1969 Released: 2008 1st album by this legendary UK Prog trio EggFind albums by this artist, which featured the talents of keyboardist Dave StewartFind albums by this artist, bassist Mont CampbellFind albums by this artist and drummer Clive BrooksFind albums by this artist and was associated with the Canterbury scene. The trio produced music of startling originality and energy, drawing on influences ranging from Rock to Jazz to Psychedelia to Classical. At the time the band was heavily influenced by the work done by Keith EmersonFind albums by this artist and NiceFind albums by this artist, who pioneered the adaptation of Classical Music into Rock. The album follows this path with the entire second side of the original LP dedicated to a semi-classical piece based on Classical quotations. A part of the suite was banned from release for contractual reasons and appears on this reissue for the first time. Originally released on the esoteric DeccaFind albums on this label imprint NovaFind albums on this label and unavailable for many years this album was a most sought after collectors´ item.

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EGG ~ EGG ECLECTIC 1014 ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 1970 1st album by this legendary UK Prog band. EggFind albums by this artist featured the talents of Dave StewartFind albums by this artist on keyboards, Mont CampbellFind albums by this artist on bass and Clive BrooksFind albums by this artist on drums and were associated with the Canterbury sub-genre. The trio produced music of startling originality and energy, drawing on influences ranging from rock to jazz to psychedelia to classical. For many years this album was a most sought after collector`s item.

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EGG ~ THE CIVIL SURFACE ESOTERIC 2003 (Barcode: 5013929710320) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 1974 Released: 2007 3rd and last album by the brilliant British trio EggFind albums by this artist, which comprised of keyboardist Dave StewartFind albums by this artist, bassist Mont CampbellFind albums by this artist and drummer Clive BrooksFind albums by this artist, recorded almost three years after the group disbanded following the release of their previous album. Unfortunately the reunion proved to be short lived, and this was to be their last recording together. Egg was an archetypal representative of the Canterbury scene and their sound, dominated by Stewart´s keyboards, is one of the genre´s most recognizable aural icons. In between recording the second and this, the third album with Egg, Stewart played keyboards with Hatfield And The NorthFind albums by this artist, another seminal Canterbury band, contributing his incredible talent to the success of that ensemble. The album is a superb example of the Canterbury essence – strange haunting melodies, quirky rhythmic patterns and incredible virtuosic instrumental performances, spiced on top with a good measure of British humor. There is not one weak moment here from start to finish and the music stand its ground honorably, in complete disregard to the time passing by. A few notable guest musicians take part in the recording, including members of Henry CowFind albums by this artist (fellow VirginFind albums on this label label recording artists at the time) and guitarist Steve HillageFind albums by this artist. This album is an absolute must to every Canterbury fan!

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EGG ~ THE POLITE FORCE ESOTERIC 2036 (Barcode: 5013929713628) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 1970 Released: 2008 2nd album by this legendary UK Prog trio EggFind albums by this artist, which featured the talents of keyboardist Dave StewartFind albums by this artist, bassist Mont CampbellFind albums by this artist and drummer Clive BrooksFind albums by this artist and was associated with the Canterbury scene. The trio produced music of startling originality and energy, drawing on influences ranging from Rock to Jazz to Psychedelia to Classical. The album follows the path of its predecessor with the entire second side of the original LP again dedicated to a long suite in four parts. The music is even more complex and often uses odd rhythmic patterns. The group split up several months after the release of the album, only to be re-united almost 3 years later to record one more album. Originally released on the DeccaFind albums on this label imprint DeramFind albums on this label and unavailable for many years this album was a most sought after collectors´ item.

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HATFIELD AND THE NORTH ~ THE ROTTERS` CLUB (EXPANDED EDITION) ESOTERIC 2140 (Barcode: 5013929724020) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 1975 Released: 2009 2nd album by the legendary Canterbury group Hatfield And The NorthFind albums by this artist, probably the most iconic and unsurpassed masters of the genre. Comprising of keyboardist Dave StewartFind albums by this artist, guitarist Phil MillerFind albums by this artist, bassist / vocalist Richard SinclairFind albums by this artist and drummer Pip PyleFind albums by this artist, with guests like Jimmy HastingsFind albums by this artist, Mont CampbellFind albums by this artist, Lindsay CooperFind albums by this artist and Tim HodgkinsonFind albums by this artist, they recorded what is considered to be the ultimate Canterbury masterpiece. The album represents everything that the genre stands for: brilliant melodies, strange harmonies, superb musicianship, quirk rhythmic patterns and a good dash of British humor. It is difficult to pinpoint why this album and its predecessor turned out to be the genre´s icons, but the fact that they are the first thing that come to mind when Canterbury is mentioned speaks for itself. Whatever the reasons, this is an absolute classic album, which lost nothing of its intrinsic beauty and musical perfection over time. Absolutely essential!

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