The 40th Anniversary

Henry Cow

The 40th Anniversary

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 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. Guider Tells of Silent Airborne Machine: Olwyn Grainger 2:24 18. Guider Tells of Silent Airborne Machine: Betty McGowan 6:12 19. Guider Tells of Silent Airborne Machine: Lottie Hare 1:24
The 40th Anniversary is a comprehensive retrospective album by the avant-garde rock band Henry Cow, showcasing their unique blend of progressive rock, experimental music, and political themes. This collection captures the essence of their innovative sound that challenged conventional music norms. The album includes remastered versions of their iconic tracks, reflecting the band's influence on the progressive and avant-garde music scenes. It serves as both a celebration of their legacy and an introduction for new listeners to their complex and thought-provoking compositions.