Early Material (Twelfth Night)
Early Material (also known as 'Twelfth Night' and 'The electra Tape') is a studio album released by UK neo-progressive band Twelfth Night in 1980.
Details
This tape was recorded at Amy's Shack, Bournemouth in Summer 1980, during the short-lived Twelfth Night line-up that included female singer Electra McLeod. Electra wrote lyrics to a number of band instrumentals: Cunning Man, Abacus and Keep The Aspidistra Flying were recorded along with the instrumental Afghan Red.
During the recording sessions, a short version of Für Helene Part I (the rhythm section) was also recorded, which was used as the B-side to The Cunning Man on The First 7" Album.
All songs from this tape are available on CD: Electra's contributions are on Voices In The Night and Afghan Red is on the reissue of Live At The Target
Track listing
All songs written by Twelfth Night.
- The Cunning Man (5:43)
- Afghan Red (11:23)
- Abacus (7:20)
- Keep The Aspidistra Flying (7:35)
Personnel
- Brian Devoil drums, percussion
- Clive Mitten bass, keyboards, classical guitar
- Andy Revell electric and acoustic guitar
- Rick Battersby keyboards
- Electra McLeod vocals