Lost For Words (Mach One)
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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?"
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.
The album cover featured artwork provided by Glenn Fabry
, better known for his work as a British Comics artist.
Mach One (band)
Mach One are a British neo-progressive rock band founded in 1980 by a group of students attending Burlington Danes High School in West London. After a series of studio demos, school gigs and lineup changes, the band attracted the attention of Keith Goodwin who represented them through...
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
Sounds (magazine)
Sounds was a long-term British music paper, published weekly from 10 October 1970 – 6 April 1991. It was produced by Spotlight Publications , which was set up by Jack Hutton and Peter Wilkinson, who left "Melody Maker" to start their own company...
(a British music paper) by Mary Anne Hobbs
Mary Anne Hobbs
Mary Anne Hobbs is an English DJ and music journalist from Garstang, Lancashire. She launched a new Primetime show on Xfm on 9 July 2011-Early career:...
(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
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
amidst the changing music and attitudes in the press. Mary Anne Hobbs
Mary Anne Hobbs
Mary Anne Hobbs is an English DJ and music journalist from Garstang, Lancashire. She launched a new Primetime show on Xfm on 9 July 2011-Early career:...
wrote a humorous review, ending with the question "Funky hippies, whatever next?"
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
An Ancient Lie
An Ancient Lie is a compilation of prior releases by the progressive rock band Mach One. Released in 2002, it included songs like "Into The Pit" from their 1983 LP release Lost For Words , "No Time To Sleep" from their 1982 cassette release Six of One plus some never before released material such...
released in 2002. The band confused fans by temporarily changing their name to 'Lost for Words', the title of their then current release.
The album cover featured artwork provided by Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry is an Eisner Award-winning British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.-Biography:...
, 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