Rotters Club [Import] [Limited Edition]

Product Description
Part of the Charisma series. Japanese reissue packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Virgin. 2004.

The Rotters' Club,Hatfield and the North,Jvc Japan,Canterbury Scene,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Great memories Hatfield And The North - Essential Canterbury Seminal Canterbury Sound Album Best of the Hatfield Efforts Fully developed Canterbury sound

The Rotters' Club Hatfield and the North Manufacturer: Blue Plate Caroline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hatfield and the North In the Land of Grey and Pink If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It All Over You Egg For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night ASIN: B000000I03 Release Date: 1992-04-10

Tracks:

1. Share It
2. Lounging There Trying
3. (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology On The Jaw
4. Chaos At The Greasy Spoon
5. The Yes No Interlude
6. Fitter Stoke Has A Bath
7. Didn't Matter Anyway
8. Underdub
9. Mumps: Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut (Quiet)/Lumps/Prenut/Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut...
10. (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology On The Jaw
11. Chaos At The Greasy Spoon
12. Halfway Between Heaven And Earth
13. Oh, Len's Nature!
14. Lying And Gracing

Customer Reviews:

Great memories.......2007-07-09

I remember first discovering Canterbury groups through a high school friend many years ago. I was amazed music like this existed! Dave Stewart became one of my musical heroes. All the Hatfield crew are top-notch composers and musicians and they have a sense of humor as well (e.g., they don't take themselves too seriously). This is not your basic I-IV-V rock song with bridge and guitar solo. This is music to think about and wonder at - progressive, complex and melodic all at once.

I was also looking all over for the live Dave Stewart version of "Halfway Between Heaven and Earth," which I used to have on vinyl - I almost sprung for a very expensive Australian import. But lo and behold, it's an extra track on this release! Stewart's organ solo on this track is beyond belief - perfectly controlled, soaring and supremely melodic.

R.I.P Pip Pyle.

Hatfield And The North - Essential Canterbury.......2007-05-05

Hatfield and the North released two studio albums in the mid 70's. For some reason the debut album never really clicked with me, but I do enjoy this, their second disc, "The Rotters Club". Along with Caravan, Hatfield seemed to be poised to be the next big thing from the Canterbury rock scene in 70's England. In fact the members of Hatfield: Dave Stewart, Phil Miller, Pip Pyle, and Richard Sinclair in retrospect were basically an all star lineup of artists that would influence a whole generation of music. The album is a cool mix of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and lengthy jams with each band member a master at their respective instruments. To me they have always sounded very similar to Caravan only with more of a jazz influence. The vocals are done by Richard Sinclair who has a unique approach that is distinctively English. No one else quite sounds like Sinclair. The lyrics are often non-sensical and are meant to be humorous. There is also a lot of hippy type sentiment in the lyrics as well, especially in tracks like "Share It". The highlight of the album is the 20 minute plus "Mumps" which features all of the elements that made this band great. If you are at all into the Canterbury sound this album is a must own.

Seminal Canterbury Sound Album.......2007-02-11

If you like soft machine, matching mole, national health, caravan,robert wyatt and the rest of the Canterbury bands from the 70's you wil love this. If you've never heard their stuff then this is an excellent place to start. Quirky, eccentric, quintessentially English blend of rock and jazz. Sort of a mix between pink floyd and chick corea & return to forever. But words can't convey the amazing spark of originality this CD has. The book by the same title is also well worth reading especialy if you relate to the era of the UK in the 70's.

Best of the Hatfield Efforts.......2006-11-10

This effort is more cohesive and satisfying musically. However, the lyrical problem persists. Not offensive lyrics, nonsensical ones. If you can ignore the lyrics, you will be pleased with the compositions. However, if you pay attention to them, the attempt at quirky humor will be novel only once or twice and then it just gets old.

At any rate, I would recommend this to any Caravan, and perhaps, Camel fan. Richard Sinclair's was probably the best voice to ever sing in Camel. Very distinctive ... and quite a good bass player as well.

- Scriptor

Fully developed Canterbury sound.......2006-08-20

This excellent 1975 album shows Hatfield & the North adopting a full blown Canterbury rock sound - a nice mixture of quirky prog and jazz rock. Although folks refer to a Canterbury style before 1975 (I include myself here too), the bands lumped under the Canterbury style pre-1975 were incredibly disparate and utilized a broad spectrum of musical styles. The Henry Cow (experimental) - Caravan (pop prog) continuum comes to mind in fact. It was not until the mid-1970s however, that a distinct Canterbury sound emerged (quirky, proggy, jazz rock) and this album is a superb example.

The core lineup includes a virtual who's who of Canterbury rock: Phil Miller (guitars); drummer Pip Pyle; Richard Sinclair (vocals, bass guitar); and Dave Stewart (Hammond organ, electric piano, tone generator. The additional musicians are also among the Canterbury luminaries and include Jimmy Hastings (flute, soparano and tenor saxophone); Mont Campbell (French horn); Lindsay Cooper (oboe and bassoon); Tim Hodgkinson (clarinet), and finally the Northettes (Barbara Gaskin, Amanda Parsons, and Ann Rosenthal). All of the musicians are absolutely top shelf and the individual performances are breathtaking. The ensemble work is also very intricate and there are some fairly dexterous meter shifts. I feel that Richard Sinclair's vocals (and bass playing) are both excellent and it is always a treat to hear him perform whether with Caravan, Hatfield & the North, or Camel.

The nine tracks on the album are arranged into two largish suites, including tracks 1-8 and the massive 20'13 Mumps suite. As I mentioned, although progressive rock is the dominant style, there is a good bit of jazz rock. In fact, there may be slightly more jazz rock than was found on the 1974 debut. There is also the whimsical Canterburian sense of humor - I think this is also a distinctive feature of the Canterbury "thing". Greater emphasis is placed on instrumental sections and lengthy "jams" are scattered across the album, where Dave and Phil really get a chance to shine. The Northettes also add a very nice, dreamy touch to each piece, and the woodwind playing, (especially Jimmy's flute work), heighten this effect. There are also brief experimental sections too - the last few minutes of Fitter Stoke has a Bath is a good example of this. Overall, although I don't feel that Rotter's Club is much different than the debut, some folks might notice a bit of more of a jazz rock approach.

The bonus tracks include alternate takes of Big John Wayne Socks Psychology on the Jaw and Chaos at the Greasy Spoon, in addition to the extremely jazzy track Halfway between Heaven and Earth, the thunderous (it is unbelievably heavy) Oh, Len's Nature!, and the once again very jazz-rocky Lying and Gracing (it sounds live but there is no indication of where it was recorded). These last three tracks are superb.

All in all, this is an excellent Hatfield & the North album and is highly recommended along with the 1973 debut.

Average customer rating:

From the Bunker: A Rotters Golf Club Mix Andrew Weatherall Manufacturer: Rotter's Golf Club ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Bullet Catcher's Apprentice ASIN: B0002ZDW4E Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. Uranium - Radioactive Man
2. You Can Take My Glow Stick......
3. Nightbus to Nowhere [Chairman's Mix 1] - Radioactive Man
4. Do the Radioactive - Radioactive Man
5. Reaper - Decal
6. Slate Resk - Rude Solo
7. Driver - Aramchek
8. Benicassim - Aramchek
9. Ave That [Tim Wright Remix] - Radioactive Man
10. Night Bus to Nowhere [Original Mix] - Radioactive Man
11. Road Tested
12. M.F.S. - Rude Solo
13. Raver
14. Freakin Empires - Decal
15. Pussy Shaver
16. You Can't Catch Me - Radioactive Man
17. Duel

Album Description

"Now, when it comes to filth and flair Weatherall has no peers, and the Rotters Golf Club label is merely the latest manifestation of his maverick mindset. His CV stretches back through the electro-dub of Two Lone Swordsmen and the soundtrack techno of Sabres Of Paradise, to the early days of acid house…[and] the machine funk displayed on his From The Bunker mix is thrillingly and throbbingly contemporary." - BBC

Hurrah & huzzah, another DJ mix CD! Originally destined only for Japan (but now available at domestic prices), this is a diary of the past, present and future down at the Rotters Golf Club. For those unfamiliar with Rotters, it is the perfect introduction. For the familiar, it is a change to hear favorites from the back catalog mixed live without the thief of time. From the downtempo John Carpenter stylings of R3MOTE to the booty glitch of Klart, this is fractured machine beat action for those that want to live outside the loop.

Average customer rating:

The Rotters' Club Hatfield and the North Manufacturer: Jvc Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hatfield and the North ASIN: B0002MONCC Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

1. Share It - Hatfield and the North
2. Lounging There Trying
3. (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology on the Jaw
4. Chaos at the Greasy Spoon - Hatfield and the North
5. Yes No Interlude
6. Fitter Stoke Has a Bath
7. Didn't Matter Anyway
8. Underdub - Hatfield and the North
9. Mumps/ Your Majesty Is Like a Cream Donut (Quiet) / Lumps/ Prenut/ ...
10. (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology on the Jaw [*]
11. Chaos at the Greasy Spoon [*]
12. Halfway Between Heaven and Earth [*] - Hatfield and the North
13. Oh, Len's Nature! [*]
14. Lying and Gracing [*]

Album Description

Part of the Charisma series. Japanese reissue packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Virgin. 2004.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

Average customer rating: Top Shelf!

Presents Machine Funk Specialist Rotters Golf Club Manufacturer: Rotter's Golf Club ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002ZDW3U Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. M.F.S. - Rude Solo
2. Bootybill
3. Slate Resk - Rude Solo
4. Driver - Aramchek
5. Road Tested
6. Giver - Decal
7. "You Can Take My Glowstick... But Don't Touch the White Glove"
8. Reaper - Decal
9. Redust - Craig Walsh
10. Mezz [the Chairmans Remix] - Radioactive Man
11. Swing Drill - Aramchek
12. Strong Booze [Bass Junkie Remix] - Radioactive Man
13. Welcome to Club Mole
14. Fowler's End

Album Description

The first compilation album to be released from Rotters Golf Club! A selection of early tracks especially selected by Rotters figurehead and co-founder Andrew Weatherall, this compilation album summarizes some of Rotter's finest moments in quality electro/ leftfield muzak, all of which are previously unreleased hidden gems…

Customer Reviews:

Top Shelf!.......2007-04-26

This compilation is made up of Weatherall, his co-horts and his aliases, all of which are fantastic.

Forget all the namby-pamby 'dance' stuff on offer these days. Who cares about what new bright young electro-hopeful is emerging?! This stuff rules with a heavy iron fist, pummeling all other lightweights into mediocre mush.

Weatherall, Tenniswood, Frisch und Munter, The Black Balloons, Klart!!! What more do you need? What else matters?

Buy this and change your life.

Average customer rating: John Wayne punches out Hatfield on a whim A masterpiece of rhythm, melody, and humor!

The Rotters' Club Hatfield and the North Manufacturer: Virgin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hatfield & the North If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It All Over You Space Shanty Ocean Little Red Record ASIN: B000007U4V Release Date: 2006-12-19

Tracks:

1. Share It
2. Lounging There Trying
3. (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology On The Jaw
4. Chaos At The Greasy Spoon
5. The Yes No Interlude
6. Fitter Stoke Has A Bath
7. Didn't Matter Anyway
8. Underdub
9. Mumps: Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut (Quiet)/Lumps/Prenut/Your Majesty Is Like A Cream Donut...
10. (Big) John Wayne Socks Psychology On The Jaw
11. Chaos At The Greasy Spoon
12. Halfway Between Heaven And Earth
13. Oh, Len's Nature!
14. Lying And Gracing

Album Description

Out of print in the U.S.! Reissue of the 1975 sophomore album from this Prog band featuring five bonus tracks. Featuring Dave Stewart, Phil Miller, Richard Sinclair and Pip Pyle, this band emerged from the Canterbury scene and impressed audiences and critics with their expert musicianship and intriguing songs. Virgin.

Customer Reviews:

John Wayne punches out Hatfield on a whim.......2002-03-03

I agree with Agent 007. This is my all time favorite album. It is the Heaven to Van Der Graff's "Pawn Hearts" Hell. A lesson in 4 man musical duties, while being so heartwarmingly silly and clever, you just melt. The side 2 opus "your majesty" is a compositional tour de force. "John wayne socks Phychology on the Jaw" is the best song title ever period. Dave sinclair is at his best on keyboards, the northettes are a dream.....i can't believe music was once this free and good. worn out 6 vinyl copies and 3 CD's since i first bought in 1975. still my favorite.

A masterpiece of rhythm, melody, and humor!.......2001-01-19

I can't believe no one else has reviewed this album yet. Simply put, it's my favorite album. Period. I love it. I've played it to death since 1975, when it was first released on vinyl. I have bought it on vinyl at least 3 times and now on CD. Hatfield and the North grew out of the explosion of the "Canterbury Scene" of progressive rock in Canterbury, England. This family tree began with the Wilde Flowers, which begat Soft Machine and Caravan. From there, members of these bands branched out, met other musicians from other parts of England and Europe, and created what is loosely called the "Canterbury Scene." Hatfield consists of Richard Sinclair (Caravan), Phil Miller (Matching Mole), Dave Stewart (Egg), and Pip Pyle (Gong). They blended jazz, rock, humor, and quirkiness into engaging, infectious music. This is their second album (the first being a self-titled masterpiece as well). After this album, they broke up due to lack of commercial interest and metamorphosed into the equally brilliant band National Health. "The Rotters' Club" is recommended to anyone who likes prog, inventiveness, complex rhythms and melodies, and virtuoso musicianship!

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