Soft Machine - Thirteen (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
Soft Machine - Thirteen (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Soft Machine / Thirteen
CD, 6-panel digipak
Release Date: Mar 27, 2026
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Item #: CD-DY-034
UPC: 5052442030270
EAN: 5052442030270
Item Information
Artist: Soft Machine
Title: Thirteen
Genre: Rock / Psychedelic Rock
Label: Dyad Records
'Thirteen' is the thirteenth studio album by classic British prog band
Soft Machine. The album of superlative new material marks a fresh
chapter in the group's 60-year history. Whilst the line-up of Soft
Machine may have changed many times since the heady days of the
late 1960s, the band's spirit of musical adventure, and the ease with
which it freely avoids being pigeonholed has stayed a constant - as
it moves from powerful progressive jazz rock to atmospheric
psychedelia to free improvised jazz to ambient loop music.
'Thirteen' features legendary guitarist John Etheridge, who has been
with the band over 50 years and is once again in superb form. Whilst
all four members of the band contribute compositions, the album's
main composer is saxophonist, flautist and keyboard player Theo
Travis, who wrote six of the album's thirteen tracks. The newest
member of the group is drummer and composer Asaf Sirkis.
The album is incredibly broad in its breadth and scope. Tracks
include "Open Road" a rocky track which sees the band soaring on
all burners with fiery solos by both Etheridge and Travis; the ballad
"Disappear", which starts with ethereal looped flutes and develops
into a beautiful piano led and drum less miniature. "Turmoil", penned
by bassist Fred Thelonious Baker, brims with deranged fuzz bass,
manic solos and an almost unhinged clamour. "Daevid's Special
Cuppa" sees a cameo by founder member Daevid Allen (his guitar
part being recorded years earlier, and the track built around it).
On 'Thirteen' Soft Machine has never sounded more adventurous
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: CD
- Genre: Rock
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: CD
- Availability : PRE ORDER
- Genre: ALT/INDIE
- Format Type: CD
- Released: 03/27/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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- PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
