Name: The Future Won’t Be Long – The Albums 1971-1973
Brand: Spirogyra

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ECLEC32806

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-24

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929480681

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3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Spirogyra

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Prog Rock

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Esoteric Recordings

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Spirogyra is a British folk/prog band that was founded in Bolton, Lancashire in 1967 by Martin Cockerham and Mark Francis. With their unique blend of folk and progressive rock, Spirogyra has captivated audiences for decades. Their music showcases intricate melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and masterful instrumentation. Whether you're a fan of folk or prog rock, Spirogyra's timeless sound is sure to leave a lasting impression.

New 3CD clamshell boxed set of the three albums by Spirogyra released between 1971 and 1973. Featuring the albums St Radigunds, Old Boot Wine and Bells, Boots and Shambles. With a fully illustrated booklet.

Spirogyra was formed by duo Martin Cockerham and Mark Francis in Bolton in 1968, but the band expanded when Cockerham was a student in Canterbury at the end of 1969. The expanded line-up featured Cockerham (guitar, vocals), Barbara Gaskin (lead vocals), Steve Borrill (bass) and Julian Cusack (violin, keyboards) and secured a contract with B&amp;C Records in 1970. The band’s impressive debut album, St Radigunds was issued in 1971 and featured guest drummer Dave Mattacks and Tony Cox on VCS3 Synthesiser.

In 1972 the band’s second album, Old Boot Wine, was released on the Pegasus label, a “progressive” imprint established by B&amp;C. Prior to the recording of the album Mark Francis re- joined the group, and the sessions also saw contributions from guest musicians Dave Mattacks (drums), Julian Cusack (violin, keyboards), Rick Biddulph (mandolin), Alan Laing (cello).

With the demise of the Pegasus label, Spirogyra recorded their third album for Polydor. By this time Spirogyra had become a core of Martin Cockerham (guitar, vocals) and Barbara Gaskin (lead vocals) with Steve Borrill (bass) and guest musicians Dave Mattacks (drums), Julian Cusack (violin, keyboards), Henry Lowther (trumpet), John Boyce (cello), Stan Sulzman (flute) and Steve Ashley (whistle).

Despite achieving critical praise, Spirogyra failed to enjoy commercial success which ultimately led to their demise. The trio of albums the band recorded between 1971 and 1973 featured music of innovation and originality and are arguably beyond classification. They remain highly regarded and are sought after by collectors and aficionados of the Progressive era.

This collection features four bonus tracks recorded during sessions for Old Boot Wine and the 1973 single release I Hear You’re Going Somewhere (Joe Really).