PETE SINFIELD – STILL LP – EXC+ PROG KING CRIMSON

Pete Sinfield – Still
(Manticore Records  1973  869011  Spanish Pressing)

Vinyl in Excellent+ condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl which do give some light pops/crackles but sound quality is Excellent overall)

Embossed Gatefold Sleeve in Very Good+ condition
– wear to edges, some scuffs and marks and sticker marks in top right corner
 

Peter John Sinfield (born 27 December 1943) is an English poet and songwriter, most famously known as the lyricist and co-founder member of early incarnations of King Crimson, whose debut album In the Court of the Crimson King is regarded by some critics as one of the most influential progressive rock albums released.

In 2005, Sinfield was noted as a “Prog rock hero” in Q magazine, for his impressive lyrical contribution and creative influence while working within the rock music industry.

As a lyricist, Sinfield has a distinctive approach to the sounds of words, filled with surreal imagery, and a special facility with water-images and ideas involving the sea. Later on in his career he adapted his writing for pop music, and co-wrote a succession of hits that were to be sung by artists such as Celine Dion, Cher, Cliff Richard, Leo Sayer, Five Star and Bucks Fizz.

Still (also known as Stillusion) is the first solo album released in 1973 by Pete Sinfield, lyricist of progressive rock band King Crimson. At the time, Sinfield was involved with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Greg Lake assisted with vocals, while King Crimson alumni provided other assistance. The cover artwork depicts ‘The Big Friend’ by German artist Sulamith Wülfing.

Track listing

All lyrics and music composed by Pete Sinfield; except where indicated

1. “The Song of the Sea Goat” (music: Antonio Vivaldi, Pete Sinfield, Phil Jump) 6:07
2. “Under the Sky” (music: Ian McDonald) 4:21
3. “Will It Be You” (music: Alan Mennie, Pete Sinfield, Phil Jump, Richard Brunton, Steve Dolan) 2:42
4. “Wholefood Boogie” (music: Alan Mennie, Pete Sinfield, Phil Jump, Richard Brunton, Steve Dolan) 3:38
5. “Still” (music: Alan Mennie, Pete Sinfield, Phil Jump, Richard Brunton, Steve Dolan) 4:48
6. “Envelopes of Yesterday” 6:20
7. “The Piper” 2:51
8. “A House of Hopes and Dreams” 4:09
9. “The Night People” (music: Mel Collins, Pete Sinfield, Phil Jump, Richard Brunton) 7:54

1993 CD re-issue includes alternates mixes of all nine songs as well as two extra tracks: “Hanging Fire” and “Can You Forgive a Fool?”

Personnel

• Peter Sinfield – vocals, twelve-string guitar, synthesizer, production, cover design
• Greg Lake – vocals, electric guitar, associate producer, mixing
• W.G. Snuffy Walden – electric guitar
• Keith Christmas – guitar
• Richard Brunton – guitar
• B.J. Cole – steel guitar
• Boz Burrell – bass guitar
• John Wetton – bass guitar
• Steve Dolan – bass guitar
• Keith Tippett – piano
• Tim Hinkley – piano, electric piano
• Brian Flowers – synthesizer
• Phil Jump – glockenspiel, keyboards, Hammond organ, electric piano, organ, synthesizer, piano
• Mel Collins – alto flute, bass flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, celeste, arranger, associate producer, mixing
• Don Honeywell – baritone saxophone
• Robin Miller – cor anglais
• Greg Bowen – trumpet
• Chris Pyne – trombone
• Stan Roderick – trumpet
• Ian Wallace – drums, snare drum
• Alan “Min” Mennie – drums, percussion

Technical

• Andy Hendriksen, Phil Lever, Ray Hendriksen – engineer