Thursday, 22 January 2015

Kevin Ayers - What More Can I Say... (2008) {Reel Recordings}


Kevin Ayers - What More Can I Say... (2008) {Reel Recordings}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 177 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 97 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 242 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2008 Reel Recordings / KA | RR 009
Rock / Art Rock / Canterbury Scene


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 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?

tracklist:
01 - Unfinished
02 - This Song Isn't Called Anything
03 - Crystal Clear
04 - Crying
05 - Clarence In Oyster Land
06 - Dreaming Doctor
07 - What More Can Anyone Say...

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