Tangerine Dream (album)
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Tangerine Dream is Kaleidoscope's
debut album released by Fontana Records
in 1967.
Though not as popular as the U.S. Kaleidoscope
, this British band was also a band from the psychedelic movement with moderate domestic success, and just enough international exposure to have this album recognized in the genre's catalogue and regarded as one of the best in the same.
Now sought by collectors and highly acclaimed by critics and fans this album has been musically compared to Nirvana's
The Story of Simon Simopath
and Pink Floyd's
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
.
Peter Daltrey
, lead singer of the band was asked about the lyrics and the music of the album, and he wrote the following statement in the album's sleeve notes:
"The collective subject of our songs is simple, life and people. We have written our songs about you. Happy people, sad people, lovely people and a few confused people. We have written of the children, of the king and his queen, and we have also included a few words about ourselves, about our lives, about our loves and about our dreams".
(lyrics).
Side one
Side two
Bonus tracks (Repertoire 2005)
Kaleidoscope (UK band)
Kaleidoscope were an English psychedelic rock band that were active between 1967 and 1968. The band's songs were combining the elements of psychedelia with remarkable lyrics...
debut album released by Fontana Records
Fontana Records
Fontana Records is a record label which was started in the 1950s as a subsidiary of the Dutch Philips Records; when Philips restructured its music operations it dropped Fontana in favor of Vertigo Records. In the seventies PolyGram acquired the dormant label....
in 1967.
Though not as popular as the U.S. Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope (US band)
Kaleidoscope was an American psychedelic folk and ethnic band who recorded 4 albums and several singles for Epic Records between 1966 and 1970.-Formation:...
, this British band was also a band from the psychedelic movement with moderate domestic success, and just enough international exposure to have this album recognized in the genre's catalogue and regarded as one of the best in the same.
Now sought by collectors and highly acclaimed by critics and fans this album has been musically compared to Nirvana's
Nirvana (UK band)
Nirvana were a United Kingdom-based progressive rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Though the band only achieved limited commercial success, they were acclaimed both by music industry professionals and critics...
The Story of Simon Simopath
The Story Of Simon Simopath
The Story Of Simon Simopath is Nirvana's debut album released by Island Records in 1967. It traces the story from life to death of the titular hero via a series of short songs. The story deals with a boy named Simon Simopath who dreams of having wings. He is unpopular at school, and after reaching...
and Pink Floyd's
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is the debut album by the English rock group Pink Floyd, and the only one made under founding member Syd Barrett's leadership. The album contains whimsical lyrics about space, scarecrows, gnomes, bicycles and fairy tales, along with psychedelic instrumental songs...
.
Peter Daltrey
Peter Daltrey
Peter James Daltrey is a British musician. He has been lead singer and chief songwriter for the bands Kaleidoscope and Fairfield Parlour. He is also a solo artist....
, lead singer of the band was asked about the lyrics and the music of the album, and he wrote the following statement in the album's sleeve notes:
"The collective subject of our songs is simple, life and people. We have written our songs about you. Happy people, sad people, lovely people and a few confused people. We have written of the children, of the king and his queen, and we have also included a few words about ourselves, about our lives, about our loves and about our dreams".
Track listing
All songs composed by Eddy Pumer (music) and Peter DaltreyPeter Daltrey
Peter James Daltrey is a British musician. He has been lead singer and chief songwriter for the bands Kaleidoscope and Fairfield Parlour. He is also a solo artist....
(lyrics).
Side one
- "Kaleidoscope" – 2:13
- "Please Excuse My Face" – 2:08
- "Dive into Yesterday" – 4:44
- "Mr. Small, the Watch Repairer Man" – 2:40
- "Flight from Ashiya" – 2:38
- "The Murder of Lewis Tollani" – 2:45
Side two
- "(Further Reflections) In the Room of Percussion" – 3:17
- "Dear Nellie Goodrich" – 2:45
- "Holidaymaker" – 2:27
- "A Lesson Perhaps" – 2:39
- "The Sky Children" – 7:59
Bonus tracks (Repertoire 2005)
- "Flight from Ashiya" (Mono single version) – 2:38
- "Holiday Maker" (Mono single version) – 2:27
- "A Dream for Julie" (Mono) – 2:45
- "Please Excuse My Face" (Mono single version) – 2:08
- "Jenny Artichoke" – 2:34
- "Just How Much Are You" (Mono) – 2:11
Personnel
- Eddy Pumer – Lead Guitarist & Keyboards
- Steve Clark – Bass Guitarist & Flute.
- Dan Bridgman – Drums & Percussions.
- Peter DaltreyPeter DaltreyPeter James Daltrey is a British musician. He has been lead singer and chief songwriter for the bands Kaleidoscope and Fairfield Parlour. He is also a solo artist....
– Lead Vocalist & Keyboards