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The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles & Fripp by Giles, Giles & Fripp (CD, 1968)

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That said, this disc is a far cry from the type of material that other artists on the label such as the Moody Blues, Caravan, or Pacific Drift were concurrently issuing. Musically, Giles, Giles & Fripp are wholly unlike anything before or since.

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Record Label
Esoteric Recordings
UPC
5013929714922
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22050174991

Product Key Features

Artist
Giles, Giles & Fripp
Format
CD
Release Year
1968
Style
Art Rock
Release Title
The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles & Fripp
Genre
Rock
Run Time
56 Mins 3 Seconds

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Distribution
Infinity Entertainment Gr
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Additional information
Giles, Giles & Fripp: Robert Fripp (guitar), Peter Giles (bass), Mike Giles (drums). Giles, Giles & Fripp: Mike Giles , Robert Fripp. This pre-King Crimson aggregate involves the talents of Michael Giles (drums/vocals), Peter Giles (bass/vocals), and Robert Fripp (guitar/vocals) accompanied by a plethora of studio musicians -- most notably keyboardist Nicky Hopkins and backing vocalists the Breakaways. By any standards The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles & Fripp is one of the more eclectic albums to have been issued during the psychedelic rock movement of the late '60s. The album was initially issued in September of 1968 on the Decca Records subsidiary Deram -- whose releases were aimed specifically at the alternative or progressive rock market. That said, this disc is a far cry from the type of material that other artists on the label such as the Moody Blues, Caravan, or Pacific Drift were concurrently issuing. The original record album was divided into two sections: "The Saga of Rodney Toady" and "Just George," which were named after the respective spoken word pieces that link the musical works on the A- and B-sides. Musically, Giles, Giles & Fripp are wholly unlike anything before or since. Drawing upon folk, classical, pop, and even sacred music, each track brings a fresh listening experience. Among the highlights is the leadoff track, "North Meadow," which features some stunning fretwork from Fripp. Likewise, "Call Tomorrow" is a trippy noir tale involving an ambiguous practical joke. The classically influenced instrumental "Suite No. 1," as well as another one of Fripp's more esoteric compositions, "Erudite Eyes," likewise bear some semblance of sounds to come from the trio. While not everyone's cup of tea, there is a tremendous amount to enjoy on The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles & Fripp for those whose expectations are not of King Crimson, but rather of lighthearted and decidedly folksy English tales. Parties interested in this disc should likewise be advised of The Brondesbury Tapes, which is a collection of semiprofessional demos made by this trio and original Fairport Convention vocalist Judy Dyble (vocals) and soon-to-be King Crimson member Ian McDonald (flute/sax). ~ Lindsay Planer
Reviews
Uncut (p.109) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[E]xposure to his bizarre concoction of unsettling silliness and eccentric charm is like chancing upon a great lost '60s TV show." Mojo (Publisher) (p.122) - 3 stars out of 5 - "The playing is excellent throughout, with Fripp showcasing his formidable chops on 'Suite No. 1'." Record Collector (magazine) (pp.86-87) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "With massed horns and an almost reggae lilt 'Elephant Song' is amazing, and 'One In A Million' even has faint Small Faces echoes."
Number of Audio Channels
Stereo

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