15 Canterbury Masterpieces

A Listmania! list by "pfelelep"
 
Soft Machine
1.  Soft Machine by Soft Machine
The list author says:
  "Introducing the Canterbury sound. Silly pop songs with organ solos. Volume two brings you to more complex and brilliant music."
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Third
2.  Third by Soft Machine
The list author says:
  "The ultimate Soft Machine album. Including the unbelievably gorgeous MOON IN JUNE. Don't bother after that album unless by now you've become a Soft Machine buff."
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Caravan
3.  Caravan by Caravan
The list author says:
  "We move on to Caravan, the second best Canterbury band. Still young and immature on this first album but the magic is already there."
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If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It All Over You
4.  If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It All Over You by Caravan
The list author says:
  "That's a long title for a fantastic second album. The organ of David Sinclair will get you up there."
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In the Land of Grey and Pink
5.  In the Land of Grey and Pink by Caravan
The list author says:
  "Caravan at their peak. This is too good music to be true. There is not a single dull millisecond here."
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Waterloo Lily
6.  Waterloo Lily by Caravan
The list author says:
  "The last album with Richard Sinclair. A jazzier direction on this one with a jammy feel on some tracks. Totally enjoyable."
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Camembert Electrique
7.  Camembert Electrique by Gong
The list author says:
  "Do you want some camembert? Gong had not yet found their spiritual nutrient. A  heavy  and crisp sound on this one, the first real gong album."
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Flying Teapot
8.  Flying Teapot by Gong
The list author says:
  "Gong move away from Camembert to Tea. The first instalment in the famous teapot trilogy. Gong were always outstanders in the Canterbury Sound because of a different sense of humour and universe."
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Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible Part II)
9.  Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible Part II) by Gong
The list author says:
  "The second in the teapot trilogy. My personal favourite. Light and whimsical and totally out of this world."
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You: Radio Gnome Invisible Vol.3
10.  You: Radio Gnome Invisible Vol.3 by Gong
The list author says:
  "Often considered as the best of the trilogy. It is spacy and the great Steve Hillage is  more and more in charge.  Incredibly hypnotic grooves"
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Rock Bottom
11.  Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
The list author says:
  "This is probably the most intense album I have ever heard. Wyatt composed it while recovering from the fall which cost him his legs. Not happygolucky music. Beautiful."
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Hatfield and the North
12.  Hatfield and the North by Hatfield & The North
The list author says:
  "The band started by Richard Sinclair after he left Caravan. Less poppy and much more complex than Caravan. Fantastic musicianship and richard's songs are still here."
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Rotters Club
13.  Rotters Club by Hatfield & The North
The list author says:
  "The Rotter's club is the second Hatfield and the North album. Almost as good as the first one."
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Joy Of A Toy
14.  Joy Of A Toy by Kevin Ayers
The list author says:
  "The first and the best kevin ayers album. Backed here by his ex colleagues from Soft Machine. The music is more simple than other Canterbury music. Don't go too far after this one. Kevin likes wine."
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Leg End
15.  Leg End by Henry Cow
The list author says:
  "Henry Cow were the most adventurous Canterbury band. They weren't completely Canterbury even. Complex and serious music. fantastic music but it's not for your little sister if you see what I mean."
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