Andromeda (1969) – UK Heavy Progressive Rock Classic 🎸

Andromeda was a psychedelic/progressive rock trio formed by singer-guitarist John Cann (also known as John Du Cann), formerly of the psychedelic garage band the Attack, Mick Hawksworth (bass, vocals), and Ian McClane (drums, vocals). The group performed in various London venues including Middle Earth and the Marquee Club. Cann's guitar was the dominant instrument, leading listeners through classically based psychedelic and progressive directions and creative dissonances, contributing to the trio's impressive live sets. Andromeda combined their own original writing with elements appropriated out of familiar classical material. They were signed to RCA in 1969 but before that they'd appeared live on the BBC's Top Gear program in 1968, and in the 1990s, other live recordings from their performances at Middle Earth have surfaced as well. The group's first single, "Go Your Way," was released in 1969 and a self-titled album (which featured some impressive vocals) followed quickly. The group broke up late in the year, and Cann joined Vincent Crane in Atomic Rooster, and revived the group with him at the end of the '70s, while Hawksworth played with Alvin Lee and became a member of Ten Years After (and Ten Years Later), as well as playing with Matthew Fisher.

01 Seven Lonely Streets
02 Ocean Song
03 Land Of A Dream
04 Garden Of Happiness
05 Keep Out ' Cos I'm Dying
06 Coat Of Sorrow
07 Go You Way
08 Darkness Of Her Room
09 Turns To Dust
10 Play The Game
11 Sleep
12 Social Rejection
13 Fred The Mouse
14 Too Old
15 Dreams In You
16 Watch The Sky Fall Down
17 Return Of Sanity
18 Experimenting With L.S.D. In Studio