Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom, 1974.  You guys at Outer Music have turned me on to some pretty strange stuff, and for that I am truly grateful. Right now, Robert Wyatt has inspired me in a way no other artist has…he has turned me on to ‘The Synth’, no less. This album is one of those perfect, flawless outputs in music history. Wyatt’s treatment of the synth and percussion create a completely different world. The freshness and relaxation in this music is overwhelming. I look forward to more of his solo work… would anyone like to recommend the next Wyatt album?

Soft Machine - Third, 1970. I can’t believe I’ve never picked this one up before. I think I like this stuff even more than the Mothers of Invention. Glad I finally have made it to the Soft Machine…it is now one of my favorite albums of this era. I will be acquiring the other early albums as well. Too bad the recording couldn’t be better than it is, but hey at $6.99 who could complain. 

Hatfield & the North - S/T, 1974. Simply brilliant! Another perfect album in my book. Presently, finding out about the Canterbury scene and hearing how the Soft Machine and Robert Wyatt has blown my mind, jB recommended Hatfield & the North. I have this one and ‘The Rotters’ Club’, and have only been able to listen to this one, so far. I can barely get through the album…there is so much in this music.

Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs & Englishman, 1970 (Deluxe Edition). I couldn’t help myself obtaining this one - although being on sale helped a little. This is one of those albums from my Dad’s collection that has always put a smile on my face. This has got to be one of the best live performances ever. The band is hot!