Legends of Canterbury soft machine have announced the release of their brand new studio album, Other doorsvia Dyad Records in the UK on June 30. The album is currently available for pre-order.
The new album will be released on MoonJune Records in the United States and on the Tonefloat label in the Netherlands. This is Soft Machine’s first new album since 2018. Hidden Details.
“[Other Doors] marks a new chapter in the band’s history – both an end and a beginning for this unique band that has now been around for 55 years,” the band states. “This studio album sees the final studio appearance of the legend who is John Marshall, our wonderful drummer. John put his heart into this album and since finishing the recording and playing one last amazing gig at London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s Club in July 2022 he has decided to retire due to health issues. persistent health.
“The album also sees the introduction of bassist Fred Baker into the band following the retirement of the one and only Roy Babbington,
“We, John, John, Fred and Theo are all very proud of this new album as it features some awesome new music and inspired playing as well as the reimagining of two Soft Machine classics – Penny Hitch (Since Seven) And joy of a toy (from the first album).”
Other doors is currently available for pre-order in various packages to increase finds to press the new record. Pre-orders are open until March 30:
OPTION 1: If you would like to be an executive producer and be credited as such in the CD liner notes and also on the Soft Machine website, in addition to having a CD signed by all four band members, this will cost you £80 + postage and packaging. Only 40 places available In addition, your CD will be sent to you two weeks before the worldwide release date. Additionally, purchasers will receive a 24-bit HD digital download of the album.
OPTION 2: For a 2LP 180g vinyl edition of the album (with all the extra side of the bonus tracks) signed by all four band members, this will cost £60 + postage and packing. Additionally, purchasers will receive a 24-bit HD digital download of the album.
OPTION 3: For a CD edition of the album signed by all four band members, this will cost £30 + postage and packagingg. In addition, your CD will be sent to you two weeks before the worldwide release date. Additionally, purchasers will receive a 24-bit HD digital download of the album.