In July 1972, “CBS” label released “Fifth”, the fifth Soft Machine studio album. It was recorded November – December 1971, January – February 1972, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Elton Dean, Mike Ratledge, Hugh Hopper, Roy Babbington, Phil Howard and John Marshall.
Personnel:
- Elton Dean – alto saxophone, saxello, Fender Rhodes electric piano
- Mike Ratledge – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Lowrey organ
- Hugh Hopper – bass guitar
- Phil Howard – drums
- John Marshall – drums
- Roy Babbington – double bass
Track listing:
- All White – Mike Ratledge
- Drop – Mike Ratledge
- M C – Hugh Hopper
- As If – Mike Ratledge
- L B O – John Marshall
- Pigling Bland – Mike Ratledge
- Bone – Elton Dean
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