5013929469945

Valentyne Suite

Colosseum

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: ECLEC22599

Release Date:  28 July 2017

Label:  Esoteric Recordings / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5013929469945

Genres:  Rock  Progressive Rock  

  • Description

    Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a newly re-mastered and expanded edition of the classic 1969 album by COLOSSEUM, “Valentyne Suite”. Originally released in November 1969 housed in a striking sleeve designed by Marcus Keef, “Valentyne Suite” was the first release on the Progressive imprint VERTIGO and spent nine weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at number 15. The album featured the “classic” Colosseum line-up of Jon Hiseman (Drums), Dave Greenslade (Organ & Vibes), Dick Heckstall-Smith (Saxophones), James Litherland (Guitar, Vocals) & Tony Reeves (Bass). “Valentyne Suite” is arguably the finest album by the band, featuring such outstanding tracks as ‘The Kettle’ (with a distinctive riff later sampled by Fatboy Slim), ‘Elegy’ and ‘The Machine Demands a Sacrifice’ (with lyrics by Pete Brown). However the album’s focal point was the three part ‘Valentyne Suite’ which earned the band critical praise and is now regarded as a milestone in early Progressive Rock. This newly re-mastered and expanded reissue includes a bonus track of ‘Tell Me Now’ (recorded at Lansdowne studios in April 1969) and a bonus remastered CD of the US and Canadian album “THE GRASS IS GREENER”, released on the Dunhill label in 1970. The album featured some material featured on “Valentyne Suite”, albeit remixed and featuring new member Dave “Clem” Clempson (Guitar, Vocals).

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. THE KETTLE
      • 2. ELEGY
      • 3. BUTTY'S BLUES
      • 4. THE MACHINE DEMANDS A SACRIFICE
      • 5. THE VALENTYNE SUITE
      • 6. TELL ME NOW

      Disc 2

      • 1. JUMPING OFF THE SUN
      • 2. LOST ANGELES
      • 3. ELEGY
      • 4. BUTTY'S BLUES
      • 5. ROPE LADDER TO THE MOON
      • 6. BOLERO
      • 7. THE MACHINE DEMANDS A SACRIFICE
      • 8. THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER