Volume Two

Soft Machine

Volume Two

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Pataphysical Introduction - Pt. I 1:00 2. A Concise British Alphabet - Pt. I 0:09 3. Hibou, Anemone and Bear 5:58 4. A Concise British Alphabet - Pt. II 0:12 5. Hulloder 0:52 6. Dada Was Here 3:25 7. Thank You Pierrot Lunaire 0:47 8. Have You Ever Bean Green? 1:23 9. Pataphysical Introduction - Pt. II 0:50 10. Out of Tunes 2:30 11. As Long as He Lies Perfectly Still 2:30 12. Dedicated to You but You Weren't Listening 2:30 13. Fire Engine Passing With Bells Clanging 1:50 14. Pig 2:07 15. Orange Skin Food 1:52 16. A Door Opens and Closes 1:09 17. 10:30 Returns to the Bedroom 4:14
Historical Archive
Volume Two is the second studio album by the British jazz rock band Soft Machine, released in 1970. The album showcases the band's progressive fusion of jazz, rock, and avant-garde music, featuring complex compositions and improvisation. It is notable for its experimental sound, innovative use of instruments, and the band's ability to blend different musical styles, cementing their legacy as pioneers in the Canterbury scene. The album is often regarded as one of the band's best works and has influenced various genres and artists over the years.