In March 1981, “EMI” label released “Land of Cockayne”, the tenth Soft Machine studio album. It was recorded June – July 1980, at “Pye Studios” and “Riverside Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Thorne.
Personnel:
- Karl Jenkins – piano, Minimoog, Yamaha CS-80, Synclavier, arrangements, conductor
- Allan Holdsworth – lead guitar
- Alan Parker – rhythm guitar
- John Taylor – electric piano
- Jack Bruce – bass
- John Marshall – drums, percussion
- Ray Warleigh – alto saxophone, bass flute
- Dick Morrissey – tenor saxophone
- Stu Calver – vocals, backing vocals
- John Perry – vocals, backing vocals
- Tony Rivers – vocals, backing vocals
- Bill Harman – orchestra leader
- Roy Ellsworth – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Karl Jenkins.
- Over ‘n’ Above
- Lotus Groves
- Isle of the Blessed
- Panoramania
- Behind the Crystal Curtain
- Palace of Glass
- Hot-Biscuit Slim
- (Black) Velvet Mountain
- Sly Monkey
- A Lot of What You Fancy…
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