Soft Machine: Soft Machine - Limited
Soft Machine: Soft Machine - Limited
Format: VINYL LP
Wanting to order from us over the holiday period but need some more information. We are here to help! Please see our Christmas Shipping page for more information.
On average, orders containing available-to-ship items are processed and dispatched within 1-2 business days, although this is not guaranteed.
Orders containing preorder items will ship as 1 fulfillment once all items in the order are available to ship.
Please note, Tower Records Merchandise and Exclusives are dispatched separately. On average, these items take 3-4 business days to dispatch, although this is not guaranteed.
The estimated shipping times that are displayed at checkout are from the point of dispatch.
See our shipping policy for more information.
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item(s) to make a return.
For orders created between November 20th 2024 and December 31st 2024, we have extended our normal return period. For orders made between this period, customers have up to 60 days from the receipt of goods to return an item. Please see our Christmas Returns page for more information.
To be eligible for a return of an unwanted item, your item must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original packaging.
In the unfortunate situation that a product is damaged/faulty/incorrect, let us know and we will endeavor to correct any issue as soon as possible.
Please see our refund policy for more information.
Artist: Soft Machine
Label: Elemental
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 600753975503
Genre: Rock
Debut album by the English rock band The Soft Machine (named after William S. Burroughs' novel), one of the best known exponents, along with Caravan, of the "Canterbury Sound". This masterpiece was released in 1968 and features the trio of Robert Wyatt (drums & vocals), Mike Ratledge (organ & piano), and Kevin Ayers (bass, vocals & piano). This was the only album by the band showcasing Ayers. Additional personnel includes bassist Hugh Hopper (who would later become a permanent member after Ayer's departure), and the NYC vocal group The Cake. The Soft Machine was one of the first albums recorded at the legendary Manhattan studios The Record Plant, which had been inaugurated with Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland that same year. The album was given a 5-star rating on AllMusic by reviewer Richie Unterberger. The group is considered one of the most influential underground bands of their era.
Tracks:
1.1 Hope for Happiness (B. Hopper, K. Ayers, M. Ratledge) 4:21
1.2 Joy of a Toy (K. Ayers, M. Ratledge) 2:49
1.3 Hope for Happiness (Reprise) (B. Hopper, K. Ayers, M. Ratledge) 1 :39
1.4 Why Am I So Short? (H. Hopper, K. Ayers, M. Ratledge) 1 :37
1.5 So Boot If at All (K. Ayers, M. Ratledge, R. Wyatt) 7:23
1.6 A Certain Kind (H. Hopper) 4:13
1.7 Save Yourself (R. Wyatt) 2:25
1.8 Priscilla (M. Ratledge, K. Ayers, R. Wyatt) 1 :03
1.9 Lullabye Letter (K. Ayers) 4:42
1.10 We Did It Again (K. Ayers) 3:46
1.11 Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle (K. Ayers) 1 :00
1.12 Why Are We Sleeping? (K. Ayers, M. Ratledge, R. Wyatt) 5:31
1.13 Box25/4 Lid (M. Ratledge, H. Hopper) 0:49