Soft Machine
Six
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Soft Machine Six Vinyl
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Soft Machine

Six
1973 2LP Original in gatefold. "Six" is the sixth studio album by Soft Machine, released in 1973 under CBS Records. This double album is noted for its distinct structure, featuring one disc of live recordings and another of studio tracks, showcasing the band's dynamic range and improvisational skills. "Six" marked a key transition in Soft Machine’s lineup with the addition of Karl Jenkins, whose compositional influence is evident throughout the album’s intricate jazz fusion arrangements. Praised for its complex rhythms, melodic experimentation, and technical mastery, "Six" stands as a landmark release in Soft Machine’s discography and a touchstone in progressive jazz fusion music. Soft Machine is a pioneering British progressive rock and jazz fusion band that emerged from the vibrant Canterbury scene in the late 1960s. Renowned for their experimental approach, the group blended elements of rock, jazz, and avant-garde music, contributing significantly to the development of progressive music in the UK and beyond. Known for their innovative compositions and virtuosic performances, Soft Machine continually evolved their sound, influencing generations of musicians in genres ranging from jazz fusion to psychedelic rock.

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Track List

Live Record
Studio Record
A1 Fanfare 0:42
A2 All White 4:43
A3 Between 2:24
A4 Riff 4:31
A5 37½ 6:53
B1 Gesolreut 6:13
B2 E.P.V. 2:47
B3 Lefty 4:50
B4 Stumble 1:50
B5 5 From 13 (For Phil Seamen With Love & Thanks) 5:15
B6 Riff II 0:26
C1 The Soft Weed Factor 11:17
C2 Stanley Stamps Gibbon Album 5:57
D1 Chloe And The Pirates 9:29
D2 1983 7:11