{"product_id":"other-doors","title":"Other Doors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e's first studio album since 2018's \u003cem\u003eHidden Details\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cem\u003eOther Doors\u003c\/em\u003e, marking a new chapter in the history of the legendary prog\/jazz\/fusion band. This album serves as both an ending and a beginning for the group, which has been in existence for 55 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis studio album features the final studio appearance of drum legend \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Marshall\u003c\/strong\u003e, who played passionately on this album. Following the completion of the recording, Marshall, aged 81, decided to retire due to ongoing health issues. Additionally, the album introduces bass player \u003cstrong\u003eFred Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e to the band, replacing Roy Babbington who had been with the group since 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther Doors\u003c\/em\u003e includes new music and reimagined versions of two Soft Machine classics - \"\u003cem\u003ePenny Hitch\u003c\/em\u003e\" (from 'Seven') and \"\u003cem\u003eJoy of a Toy\u003c\/em\u003e\" (from the first album). The album showcases atmospheric improvisations, psychedelic free jazz, burning jazz rock, screaming guitar, hypnotic looped alto flutes, fretless bass grooves, powerful drums, and experimental electronic music, highlighting the band's commitment to musically ambitious, jazz-based music without boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLead by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Etheridge\u003c\/strong\u003e from the celebrated '70s version of the group, which recorded the acclaimed 'Softs' album in 1975, and co-lead by outstanding sax\/flute star \u003cstrong\u003eTheo Travis\u003c\/strong\u003e (known for collaborations with Robert Fripp, David Gilmour, and Steven Wilson), Soft Machine continues to push the boundaries of their music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Babbington\u003c\/strong\u003e retired from public performance, paving the way for bassist \u003cstrong\u003eFred Thelonious Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e to join the band. Baker, a musician on the Canterbury scene for over 30 years, had previously collaborated with the late Elton Dean, Hugh Hopper, and guitarist Phil Miller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dyad","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50483536855371,"sku":"2022682","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50483538100555,"sku":"2028756","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Other_Doors_5205b1b7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727569183","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/other-doors","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}