Land of Cockayne

Soft Machine

Land of Cockayne

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Over ’n’ Above 7:24 2. Lotus Groves 4:57 3. Isle of the Blessed 1:56 4. Panoramania 7:07 5. Behind the Crystal Curtain 0:54 6. Palace of Glass 3:22 7. Hot‐Biscuit Slim 7:27 8. (Black) Velvet Mountain 5:10 9. Sly Monkey 5:00 10. ‘A Lot of What You Fancy…’ 0:35
Historical Archive
Land of Cockayne is the ninth studio album by the British jazz fusion band Soft Machine, released in 1981. The album showcases a blend of progressive rock, jazz, and experimental music, reflecting the band's evolving sound. It features intricate arrangements and a mix of instrumentals and vocal tracks, highlighting the band's musicianship and creativity. Critics have noted its ambitious nature and the innovative use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments, marking it as a significant, albeit polarizing, entry in Soft Machine's discography.