Name: Bells, Boots and Shambles
Brand: Spirogyra

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MJJ421CN

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Colour

green

Colour details

Neon Green

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

0889397842116

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / green

Artist

Spirogyra

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Esoteric Recordings

Spirogyra are a British folk / prog band that recorded three albums between 1971 and 1973. Their final album, 'Bells, Boots and Shambles', appeared on Polydor in April 1973 and sold very poorly. The album was a highly stylized mix of psychedelic, flowery-folk / contrasted with some harsh socio-political overtones- and many dubbed post-production sound effects, most tracks blending into the next one. All songs and male vocals are by Martin Cockerham, who writes very hummable tunes with biting lyrics. Some collectors fondly label it a 'lost classic', since many people did re-discover it. Widely regarded today as one of the classics of British acid folk.

This Esoteric Recordings newly remastered CD edition celebrates this legendary album, adding a rare bonus track and featuring a booklet with an informative essay.

Bells, Boots and Shambles

Music GB