Fourth - Soft Machine - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Soft Machine’s 'Fourth' marks a transformative moment in both the band’s journey and the broader spectrum of progressive music. Released in 1971, this album finds the legendary Canterbury outfit trading in their earlier psychedelic textures for a daringly pure embrace of jazz influences. Unshackled from vocals, the quartet dives headlong into extended instrumental explorations, with Elton Dean’s saxophone and Hugh Hopper’s bass carving out intricate melodic pathways. Robert Wyatt’s drumming is at once fluid and restless, propelling the group through shifting time signatures and moody improvisations. ‘Fourth’ is a landmark for listeners eager to witness the cross-pollination of rock’s electric urgency with the improvisational freedom of jazz. The record’s sprawling tracks reject easy categorization, offering instead a cerebral, hypnotic listening experience that rewards close attention. For collectors and adventurous listeners, 'Fourth' is a cornerstone—both a historical document and a portal to the avant-garde spirit that defined an era. If you’re ready to expand your shelves (and your mind), this is an essential chapter in the Soft Machine story, where rules dissolve and creativity runs wild. Track List: 1 - Teeth - 9:11 2 - Kings And Queens - 5:02 3 - Fletcher's Blemish - 4:35 4 - Virtually Part 1 - 5:14 5 - Virtually Part 2 - 7:04 6 - Virtually Part 3 - 4:36 7 - Virtually Part 4 - 3:19