Tag Archives: Canterbury Scene

Album review: SOFT MACHINE – Slightly All The Time, The Recordings 1970-1974

Posted on October 25, 2026 by jason

Sony [Release date 30.10.26] Now here’s a serious box, magnificent, and Canterbury progressive band Soft Machine are as deserving as any, through the quality of their output and their influence too. Formed in the mid 60s (from the ashes of … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged box set, Canterbury Scene, jazz fusion, Jazz rock, prog rock, psychedelic, review, Robert Wyatt, Slightly All The Time, Soft Machine, The Recordings 1970-1974 | Leave a comment

Album review: STEVE HILLAGE – Rainbow 1977

Posted on August 8, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 23.06.14] Those of a certain age may remember Steve Hillage more for his range of woolly hats than his music. That’s a little bit cruel, but his headgear may have overshadowed sometimes patchy and meandering albums. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CARAVAN – The Lowry, Salford – 14 January 2013

Posted on January 19, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Pye Hastings, Caravan - photo by Simon Dunkerley

The night was to start with a support slot from Garron Frith, A local Manchester singer songwriter who is building up a steady following. To describe a style is not always easy but he has been likened to Stephen Stills … Continue reading →