Matching Mole

Recorded in an abandoned CBS studio in the cold winter of 1972, this is the historical first album of Matching Mole, Robert Wyatt's immediate post Soft Machine grouping featuring himself on drums and vocals and three of the most creative musicians from the legendary Canterbury scene.

Guitarist Phil Miller (Hatfield and the North, National Health), keyboardist Dave Sinclair (Caravan) and bassist Bill McCormick (Quiet Sun). Matching Mole is the quintessence of Canterbury sound. A visionary mixture of open song forms, oblique lyrics, and extended instrumental explorations.

The opening "Oh Caroline" is a rare gem of songwriting and the whole album is a timeless masterpiece. CD - Remastered from the original master tapes and is expanded to include five previously unreleased studio session alternate takes, the single versions of "O Caroline" and "Signed Curtain," along with two BBC Radio One sessions from 1972. The booklet restores all original artwork and includes an essay by Sid Smith. LP - Limited 180 Gram Edition White Vinyl.