Lost for Words (Mach One album)
Lost For Words by Mach One is a collection of studio sessions and demos recorded in London during 1983, and released on vinyl (LP) the same year. Despite a limited number of pressings, the album was distributed worldwide via Pinnacle Records and reviewed in Sounds (a British music paper) by Mary Anne Hobbs (who later became a top DJ at BBC Radio) and Kerrang. Both reviews were fairly critical of the music, in light of the resurgence of progressive rock amidst the changing music and attitudes in the press. Mary Anne Hobbs wrote a humorous review, ending with the question "Funky hippies, whatever next?"
| Lost For Words (Mach One) | ||||
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | Various Studios, London, 1983 | |||
| Genre | Neo-progressive rock | |||
| Length | 42:00 | |||
| Label | Granite Bap / Future Dance Records | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Sounds |   [1] |
Note that six of the eight songs had been previously available on their previously released cassettes Six of One, and later the same songs were reissued on CD as part of the compilation An Ancient Lie released in 2002. The band confused fans by temporarily changing their name to 'Lost for Words', the title of their then current release.[2]
The album cover featured artwork provided by Glenn Fabry, better known for his work as a British Comics artist.
Track listing
- "Amadeus" – 3:22
- "Essence of Life" – 5:52
- "Shout For Francesca" – 3:20
- "Sands of Time" – 4:05
- "Lovers Only" – 4:16
- "Primevil Man" – 3:11
- "Feel It" – 4:11
- "Into The Pit" – 7:59
Band members
- Tim Sprackling – keyboards
- Geoff Sprackling – lead guitar
- Peter Matuchniak – rhythm guitar
- Simon Strevens – drums, backing vocals
- Steve Fisher – lead vocals
- Jon Bankes – bass, backing vocals
- Judith – backing vocals, violin
References
- Sounds review by Mary Anne Hobbs
- "DPRP review". dprp.net.