In May 1974, “Virgin” label released “Unrest”, the second Henry Cow studio album. It was recorded February-March 1974, at “The Manor” in Oxfordshire, and was produced by Tim Hodgkinson, Fred Frith, John Greaves, Chris Cutler and Lindsay Cooper. The album was dedicated to Robert Wyatt and Uli Trepte.

Personnel:

• Tim Hodgkinson– organ, piano, alto saxophone, clarinet
• Fred Frith– stereo guitar, violin, xylophone, piano
• Lindsay Cooper– voice, bassoon, oboe, recorder
• John Greaves– voice, bass guitar, piano
• Chris Cutler– drums
• Phil Becque – recording, mixing
• Andy Morris – recording
• Mike Oldfield– recording
• Tim Hodgkinson, Fred Frith, John Greaves, Chris Cutler, Lindsay Cooper– mixing
• Ray Smith – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Tim Hodgkinson, Fred Frith, John Greaves, Chris Cutler and Lindsay Cooper, except where noted.

1. Bittern Storm over Ulm – Fred Frith
2. Half Asleep/Half Awake – John Greaves
3. Runs – Fred Frith
4. Solemn Music – Fred Frith
5. Linguaphonie
6. Upon Entering the Hotel Adlon
7. Arcades
8. Deluge