Desperate Straights

Henry Cow

Desperate Straights

RELEASED: February 21, 1975
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Some Questions About Hats 1:50 2. The Owl 2:14 3. A Worm Is at Work 1:52 4. Bad Alchemy 3:06 5. Europa 2:48 6. Desperate Straights 4:14 7. Riding Tigers 1:43 8. Apes in Capes 2:14 9. Strayed 1:53 10. Giants 1:57 11. Excerpt From the Messiah 1:48 12. In the Sickbay 2:08 13. Caucasian Lullaby 8:16
Historical Archive
Desperate Straights is a seminal album by the avant-garde rock band Henry Cow, released in 1975. The album showcases the band's complex and experimental sound, blending elements of jazz, classical, and rock music. It features intricate arrangements, unconventional song structures, and politically charged lyrics. The band's commitment to artistic freedom and innovation is evident throughout the album, making it a landmark release in the progressive rock genre. The album is often regarded as a critical piece in the development of the Rock in Opposition movement, which sought to create music outside of commercial constraints.