601570655852

The Kibbo Kift: The 1976 Rock Musical

Maxwell Hutchinson & Judge Smith

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Format: CD

Cat No: TLAK1231

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Release Date:  01 May 2026

Label:  Think Like A Key Music (Code 7

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  601570655852

Genres:  Rock  Progressive Rock  

  • Description

    Previously unreleased rock musical by Judge Smith (co-founder of Van der Graaf Generator) and Maxwell Hutchinson, first performed in 1976. Inspired by the extraordinary English youth movement of the same name, The Kibbo Kift blends history, ritual, satire and 1970s rock songwriting into a dramatic and highly original song cycle. This first-ever CD release brings together 24 tracks from studio sessions, home-recorded tapes, and a live performance directed by Mel Smith (Not The Nine O'Clock News). Restored and remastered by Prof. Stoned with full involvement from both creators, it's a fascinating and newly unearthed chapter in Britain's underground musical story. Digipak with 16-page booklet and liner notes by Judge Smith.

    RIYL: Van der Graaf Generator, The Kinks (Preservation), Rocky Horror Show

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Overture
      • 2. Father Dear Father
      • 3. Tunbridge Wells
      • 4. An Empty Clearing
      • 5. To Live in Civilization
      • 6. And So We Joined
      • 7. The Band Song
      • 8. The Children's Song
      • 9. Five-Four
      • 10. Harken Kindred of the Mark
      • 11. The Leader Song
      • 12. The Kibbo Kift Song
      • 13. The Campfire Glow
      • 14. Social Credit
      • 15. Saying Goodbye
      • 16. Only Fifteen
      • 17. We're the Green Shirts
      • 18. How Many There
      • 19. The Heckling Song
      • 20. No Bloody Fear
      • 21. The Street Fighting Song
      • 22. And So We Joined - Reprise
      • 23. Conclusion Song
      • 24. Finale