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What a Pity!

Carlos Romeo | Madrid, Madrid Spain | 09/02/2001

(2 out of 5 stars)

"The Music is very interesting if you are already a fan of both Robert Wyatt or Soft Machine. But the sound is pretty awfull. I've got bootlegs that sound much better than this. The companion cd Turns On volume 2 has a slightly better sound, with embrionic takes of Moon in June and Esther's Nose Job.
These releases are for die hard fans ears only."

Incredible music, uneven sound

Charlie Brown | Mars, CA United States | 03/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am constantly surprised by rock and pop fans who complain of poor sound in CDs of privately-recorded concerts or less-than-perfect source materials. Jazz and folk collectors are used to far worse sound than this, and many rock collectors are just spoiled by the industry's over-emphasis on technical "excellence." The music is what really counts, and the stuff here is superb. Wyatt's drumming is nearly miraculous, and Ratledge's organ is at its daring and explorative best. Plus you will hear a few very early recordings with Daevid Allen (later of Gong fame) who was in the Machine for awhile. Admittedly this is NOT a good intro to the Softs for novices, but lovers of the band who have most of the basic releases will be blown away by the alternate versions here; they are even more daring than the official releases."