1: Lemon Poem Song (3:23) 2: Open Road (7:31) 3: Seven Hours (5:13) 4: Waltz For Robert (4:21) 5: The Longest Night (13:04) 6: Disappear (3:57) 7: Green Books (5:37) 8: Beledo Balado (4:34) 9: Pens To The Foal Mode (2:48) 10: Time Station (2:48) 11: Which Bridge Did You Cross (2:59) 12: Turmoil (5:06) 13: Daevid?s Special Cuppa (3:14)
Description:
"Thirteen" is an audio CD release by the legendary British band Soft Machine, presented here by the specialist label Dyad. Sitting firmly in the tradition of progressive rock and jazz fusion for which the band is renowned, this album captures the group's characteristic blend of complex rhythms, extended improvisations and harmonically rich compositions. The tracks move between atmospheric, almost cinematic soundscapes and virtuosic ensemble passages, with a strong focus on instrumental interplay rather than conventional verse-chorus song structures. Carefully sequenced from start to finish, "Thirteen" offers a cohesive listening journey that rewards both close attention and repeated plays, appealing to long-time fans of classic Canterbury-scene music as well as listeners discovering Soft Machine through their later work.
Soft Machine's legacy stretches back to the late 1960s, when the band emerged as one of the key pillars of the Canterbury scene alongside groups like Caravan and Gong. Over the decades, they helped define and push forward the boundaries between psychedelic rock, jazz and avant-garde experimentation, with various line-ups featuring some of the most respected players in British progressive music. Their historically important early albums are often cited as touchstones for later generations of fusion and prog artists, and the band's continued activity under the Soft Machine name reflects both their enduring influence and their ongoing creative evolution. A release like "Thirteen" stands in this continuum: rooted in a rich past, but clearly focused on the energy and subtlety of the current ensemble.
Dyad, the label behind this edition, is known for carefully curated releases that place musical substance and audio quality at the forefront. Rather than flooding the market, Dyad focuses on selected titles that fit a clear artistic profile, often with an emphasis on jazz, adventurous rock and related styles. The production values on "Thirteen" reflect this approach: clear, detailed sound that lets the nuances of the instruments breathe, balanced with enough punch to convey the group's dynamic range. Packaged as a straightforward CD release, this edition is an attractive option for collectors who value physical media and for listeners who want to experience Soft Machine's music in a dedicated, album-oriented format.
Whether you are exploring the deeper corners of progressive rock and jazz fusion or you are already familiar with Soft Machine's pioneering role, "Thirteen" offers a substantial, musically rich document of a band that continues to reinvent its language while staying true to its roots. It is a disc that invites immersion--ideal for focused listening sessions, hi-fi enjoyment or simply as a sophisticated, instrumental soundtrack for late-night contemplation.
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