Beginnings

Henry Cow

Beginnings

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
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 Meaning 4:09 9. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Introduction Meaning 0:46 10. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Invocation Meaning 2:08 11. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Demi-lune Jaune Meaning 2:10 12. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Three Little Steps Meaning 2:13 13. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Red Riff Meaning 1:50 14. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Chorale Flautando Meaning 1:51 15. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Cycling Over The Cliff Meaning 4:08 16. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : First Light Meaning 0:51 17. With The Yellow Half Moon And Blue Star : Olwyn Grainger Meaning 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 Meaning 1:24
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.