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This release is fully authorised by Robert and the liners include an in-depth interview with him about his recollections of this period of his work and life. Two of the demos are shorter songs and two are side-long tracks; both side-long tracks were later re-recorded by the Soft Machine, one on Volume II (1969) and one on Third (1970). These tracks serve as a template for the post-psychedelic Soft Machine's career as founders of European jazz / rock and the entire release is a precursor to Robert's post-band, solo career.