{"product_id":"eternal-messenger-an-anthology-1970-1973","title":"Eternal Messenger – An Anthology 1970-1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsoteric Recordings release a new boxed set featuring all of the albums recorded by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e issued between October 1971 and April 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band came together in 1970 following \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e's failed attempt to form a new band upon the disillusion of the Crazy World of \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1969. Based in rural Dorset, \u003cstrong\u003eArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e had undertaken rudimentary recordings with the bands The Puddletown Express and Rustic Hinge before forming a new, more satisfactory band, \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial group came together with a line-up of \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e (vocals), Bob Ellwood (guitars), Dave Ambrose (bass), Rob Tait (drums), and Pete Bailey (percussion) to record a lengthy jam session in the studio. This tape was impressive enough to lead to a contract with Polydor Records, and the album \u003cem\u003eGalactic Zoo Dossier\u003c\/em\u003e was the first album by the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in October 1971, the album featured \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e joined by Andy Dalby (lead guitar \/ vocals), Michael \"Goodge\" Harris (keyboards), Desmond Fisher (bass), Julian Brown (VCS3 synthesizer), and Martin Steer (drums). The band's debut album was a conceptual work loosely based upon the subject of humanity living in a zoo and subject to cosmic forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a group, \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e took the mantle from where the Crazy World of \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e had left off, presenting a highly theatrical show which utilized the VCS 3 synthesizer and presented a form of experimental rock music which was far ahead of its time. For the band's next album, 1972's \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e, Desmond Fisher departed and was replaced by Phil Shutt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was another conceptual work and built upon the impact of their debut. Soon after the album's release, Martin Steer and Goodge Harris also departed the band. American musician Victor Peraino joined the group on mellotron, VCS3, and theremin, and \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e opted to utilize the Bentley Rhythm Ace drum machine instead of a drummer, bringing a new electronic direction to \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e's highly inventive space rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incarnation of the band recorded their final and finest album in the autumn of 1972, the highly influential \u003cem\u003eJourney\u003c\/em\u003e. Issued in April 1973, the album was a superb conceptual work and featured such legendary material as \"Time Captives,\" \"Spirit of Joy,\" and \"Come Alive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the excellence of the album, \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e disbanded soon after the album's release, leaving an impressive legacy. This new remastered boxed set features the albums \u003cem\u003eGalactic Zoo Dossier\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKingdom Come\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eJourney\u003c\/em\u003e, along with the archive disc \u003cem\u003eJam - The First Sessions 1970\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAt the BBC 1971-1972\u003c\/em\u003e, a twelve-track CD featuring sessions recorded for the BBC between March 1971 and September 1972, nine tracks of which are previously unreleased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set also adds thirteen bonus tracks (two previously unreleased on CD) taken from studio outtakes and a rare single. Also included is an illustrated booklet with a new essay featuring an exclusive interview with \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e and a replica poster. \u003cem\u003eEternal Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e is a fine tribute to \u003cstrong\u003eArthur Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique and visionary musician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric Recordings","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50460754608459,"sku":"1117464","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0e902fc3-63cf-4815-b122-c23c2c5a818a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727237668","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/eternal-messenger-an-anthology-1970-1973","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}