Name: The First Day
Brand: Sylvian / Fripp

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

dgm0522

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-07-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

633367052223

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sylvian / Fripp

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

CD reissue of the only Studio album by Sylvian / Fripp. Sylvian / Fripp evolved as an extension of that collaboration, initially with gigs as a trio with future King Crimson member Trey Gunn on stick, followed by a full length studio album with the addition of Jerry Marotta on Drums, Marc Anderson on percussion and vocalist Ingrid Chavez. The album was recorded by David Bottrill in Woodstock NY and New Orleans. The album entered the UK Top 30 on release in summer 1993, its eclectic mix featuring short songs, extended, looped funk and rock hybrids surprised and pleased fans of both artists with, perhaps, only the beautiful closing track 'Bringing Down The Light' with its Soundscapes over ambient backdrop washes coming close to that which might have been expected prior to release. A single, 'Jean the Birdman', was issued shortly after the album and the releases were supported by a full band tour. Experimental yet accessible, song driven yet leaving ample room for instrumental exploration, 'The First Day' is a great advert for such occasional meetings insofar as it manages to showcase the individual strengths of both artists while drawing something new and unexpected from their joint work. As such it is one of the best remembered of the many collaborative recordings by both artists.

The First Day

Music GB