Name: Joy Of A Toy
Brand: Kevin Ayers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

QECLECLP2858

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Remastered Version.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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Black LP

MOVLP1257

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2015-10-01

Little Amber Fish

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Kevin Ayers

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Esoteric Recordings

Kevin Ayers was a British composer, performer, singer, and guitarist. He was born on 16 August 1944 in Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK and sadly passed away on 18 February 2013 in Montolieu, Languedoc-Roussillon, France at the age of 68. Ayers was the son of BBC TV producer Rowan Ayers.

Throughout his career, Kevin Ayers left an indelible mark on the music industry with his unique style and talent. His music resonated with audiences around the world and he became known for his distinctive voice and skillful guitar playing.

Influenced by various genres including rock, jazz, and folk, Ayers created a sound that was truly his own. He collaborated with renowned artists such as *Robert Wyatt*, *Soft Machine*, *Caravan*, and many others who shared his passion for pushing musical boundaries.

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Esoteric Recordings is a British label that was founded by Mark Powell in 2007. Previously known as Eclectic Discs, this label has established itself as a reputable source for music enthusiasts. With an extensive catalog of official releases, Esoteric Recordings ensures that fans can find high-quality recordings from their favorite artists. They are committed to providing authentic and authorized music experiences, making them a trusted name in the industry.

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As the Soft Machine's first bassist and original principal songwriter, Kevin Ayers was an overlooked force behind the group's groundbreaking recordings in 1967 and 1968. This, his solo debut, is so tossed-off and nonchalant that one gets the impression he wanted to take it easy after helping pilot the manic innovations of the Softs. Laissez-faire sloth has always been part of Ayers' persona, and this record's intermittent lazy charm helped establish it. That doesn't get around the fact, however, that this set of early progressive rock does not feature extremely strong material. Ayers' command of an assortment of instruments is impressive, and his deep bass vocals and playful, almost goofy song-sketches are affecting, but they don't really stick with the listener. It's no accident that some of the tracks recall early Soft Machine: Robert Wyatt drums on most of the songs, and "Song for Insane Times" is virtually a bona fide Soft Machine performance, featuring actual backing from the group itself. A likable but slight album that is at its best when Ayers is at his folkiest.

Joy Of A Toy

Music GB

Discover Joy Of A Toy by Kevin Ayers. Vinyl and CD formats available. Esoteric Recordings brings you this likable but slight album, featuring Ayers' deep bass vocals and playful song-sketches.