KHAN - Space Shanty ( 1972 UK Canterbury Scene ) Full Album

Khan biography Formed in London, UK, in 1971 - Disbanded in 1972 KHAN's bio reads like a who's who of former and future celebs from EGG, GONG, HATFIELD AND THE NORTH and NATIONAL HEALTH. The initial line-up of this early 70's Canterbury outfit consisted of keyboard player Dave Stewart, guitarist Steve HILLAGE, bassist Nick Greenwood and drummer Pip PYLE. Before recording their one and only album, Pyle moved on to GONG and was replaced by Eric Peachy (ex-DR. K's BLUES BAND). The group disbanded after the release of the album in 1972. "Space Shanty" is made up of six ambitious tracks composed almost entirely by Hillage. All four musicians are in fine form but the album is particularly dominated by Hillage's spacey/bluesy guitar and Stewart's effervescent Hammond play. Although much of the material is based on a repetitive verse/chorus/verse cycle and has recurrent musical themes, the band frequently breaks out into extended instrumental freak outs, either soloing or engaging in formidable guitar/organ interplay. This album is a fine sample of early Canterbury/bluesy space rock. A must-have for Canterbury fans, and not merely for its historical value. : : : Lise (HIBOU), CANADA : : : Studio Album, released in 1972 Songs / Tracks Listing 1. Space Shanty (including The Cobalt Sequence and March of the Sine Squadrons) 00:00 2. Stranded (including Effervescent Psycho Novelty No. 5) 09:14 3. Mixed Up Man of the Mountains 15:49 4. Driving to Amsterdam 23:05 5. Stargazers 32:28 6. Hollow Stone (including Escape of the Space Pirates) 38:02 Total Time 45:58 Bonus tracks on 2004 Eclectic remaster: 7. Break the Chains (3:31) * 8. Mixed Up Man of the Mountains (first version) (4:28) * * Previously unreleased Line-up / Musicians - Steve Hillage / guitars, vocals - Nick Greenwood / bass, vocals - Eric Peachey / drums With: - Dave Stewart / organ, piano, (sky)celesta, marimba