LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Label: On The Air

The recordings collected on BBC Sessions 1968–1972 offer a fascinating portrait of Egg during the years in which they established themselves as one of Britain's most original progressive rock bands. Recorded for various BBC radio programmes, these performances capture the trio in a more direct and immediate setting than their studio albums, allowing their remarkable musicianship and inventive compositions to shine without studio embellishment.

Dave Stewart's distinctive Hammond organ, Mont Campbell's melodic bass playing and Clive Brooks' precise yet energetic drumming combine to produce a sound that moves effortlessly between progressive rock, jazz and contemporary classical influences. Alongside familiar album material, these sessions document the band's constantly evolving arrangements and improvisational confidence, making this collection an invaluable companion to Egg's celebrated studio recordings.

1. Bulb
2. While Growing My Hair
3. I Will Be Absorbed
4. The Song Of McGillicudie The Pusillanimous (or Don't Worry James, Your Socks Are Hanging In The Coal Cellar With Thomas)
5. Boilk
6. Symphony No. 2 (Excerpt)
7. Long Piece No. 3
8. A Visit To Newport Hospital
9. Contrasong
10. Enneagram