Space Cabaret eclec2094 Released 24/11/08. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of Space Cabaret by CMU, the band s final album from 1973, this unique masterpiece is a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Transatlantic label. CMU (Contemporary Music Unit) were a unique fusion of Progressive rock, Jazz and Folk influences. Following on from their debut Open Spaces, CMU changed line-ups and recruited Leary Hasson on Mellotron from label mates Marsupilami. Space Cabaret was CMU s masterwork which was fully in keeping with the mood of the times. In Larraine Odell, CMU had one of the few female vocalists of the Progressive era, a fine vocalist supported by a fine band. Space Cabaret / Archway 272 / Song From The 4th Era / a Distant Thought, A Point Of Light / Doctor, Am I Normal? / Dream / Lightshine / Bonus Tracks- Heart Of The Sun / Doctor, Am I Normal? (single version) |
Open Spaces eclec2093 Released 24/11/08. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of Open Spaces by CMU, the band's debut album from 1971, this unique masterpiece is a much sought after collectors item originally released on the Transatlantic label. CMU (Contemporary Music Unit) were a unique fusion of Progressive rock, Jazz and Folk influences. In keeping with the mood of the times, Open Spaces touches a style that evokes the work of contemporaries Affinity or even Arthur Brown. In Larraine Odell, CMU had one of the few female vocalists of the Progressive era, a fine vocalist supported by a fine band. Long sought after by collectors, an earlier CD reissue in 1993 omitted the album s lengthy tour de force, Chanticleer. Henry / Voodoo Man / Slow & Lonesome Blues / Chanticleer /Japan / Clown / Mystical Sounds / Open Spaces |
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