{"title":"Officer!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficer! has been the name most used for Mick Hobbs’ songs and instrumentals since 1984. He is a distinctive figure on diverse independent music projects, having been a member of The Work, The Lo Yo Yo, Half Japanese, and Strobe Talbot. Officer!'s work is often a collaborative process, bringing together a wide range of international talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the sounds of Family Fodder, Art Bears, Aksak Maboul, Fred Frith, Samla Mammas Manna, Slapp Happy, Henry Cow, Solid Space, Tuxedomoon, Chris \u0026amp; Cosey, This Heat, The Pop Group,\nThe Residents,\nSwell Maps,\nCabaret Voltaire,\nPere Ubu,\nPsychic TV,\nBill Orcutt,\nR. Stevie Moore or Soft Machine,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen you are sure to appreciate Officer!'s unique musical style and contributions to the independent music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paragraphs-and-principles","title":"Paragraphs And Principles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficer! was founded by Londoner Mick Hobbs. His roots were in the Rock In Opposition scene of the late 70s and early 80s. Initially he worked as guitarist in The Work, subsequently he became closely associated with This Heat and their Cold Storage Studio in Brixton, working with artists like Family Fodder, Catherine Jauniaux or Zeena Parkins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band's first album \u003ci\u003e8 New Songs By Mick Hobbs\u003c\/i\u003e came out in 1982 on cassette only. It was followed by the second album, \u003ci\u003eOssification\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eParagraphs And Principles\u003c\/i\u003e is the most ambitious album yet by the experimental, maverick pop group Officer.! The band has surprised itself with this dazzling yet almost dangerous collection of pieces that keep alive the glorious memory of composer Cornelius Cardew - comrade and champion. His work, while of its time, remains strangely contemporary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is difficult music - mystifying perhaps, idealistic certainly, and contentious without doubt. That said, Cardew was also drawn to rousing, goose-bump melodies that wear their politics on their sleeves. Since his untimely and sinister death in 1981, the world has come full circle and Cardew's desire for rebellion, democratisation, rejection of crass popularism, and a revolution in politics, thought and approach have all become relevant once more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficer!'s tribute to Cardew features several dynamic re-interpretations of his key works, as well as new music that draws inspiration from his principles and philosophy. For this outing, Officer! is Mick Hobbs, Felix Fiedorowicz and Bill Gilonis alongside a stunning line-up of 30 performers from 8 countries. No one knows quite how this project came about - it's almost an international conspiracy, and certainly a closely guarded secret. 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