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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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