Fifth cover

Fifth

Soft Machine · 1972

36 min · 7 tracks · progressive rock · psychedelic rock · jazz rock

A fluid tapestry of jazz rock and psychedelic textures that challenges musical boundaries with intricate compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Fifth' was released in July 1972, Soft Machine was transitioning from their early experimental phase to a more structured jazz-rock sound. This album marked their fifth release and showcased a lineup that included key member Karl Jenkins, reflecting the band's continued evolution amidst shifts in personnel and musical direction.
Stylistic neighbors
Can· King Crimson· Hatfield and the North

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All White 6:01
  • 2 Drop 7:49
  • 3 M.C. 4:54
  • 4 As If 8:23
  • 5 L B O 1:33
  • 6 Pigling Bland 4:24
  • 7 Bone 3:30

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