Beginnings

Henry Cow

Beginnings

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Pre-Teenbeat I 1:44 2. Pre-Teenbeat II 1:28 3. Rapt In A Blanket 5:06 4. Came To See You 6:43 5. Amygdala Extract [Pre-Legend Demo] 3:35 6. Teenbeat 10:19 7. Citizen King 5:21 8. Nirvana For Moles 4:09 9. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Introduction 0:46 10. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Invocation 2:08 11. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Demi-lune Jaune 2:10 12. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Three Little Steps 2:13 13. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Red Riff 1:50 14. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Chorale Flautando 1:51 15. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Cycling Over The Cliff 4:08 16. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : First Light 0:51 17. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Olwyn Grainger 2:24 18. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Betty McGowan 6:12 19. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Lottie Hare 1:24

Historical Archive

Beginnings is a compilation album by the British avant-garde rock band Henry Cow, released in 1978. It features tracks from their early years, showcasing their experimental sound that blends rock, jazz, and contemporary classical music. The album captures the band's unique approach to composition and improvisation, highlighting their innovative use of instrumentation and complex arrangements. Its legacy lies in its influence on the progressive rock and avant-garde scenes, as well as its role in paving the way for future experimental musicians.