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Initially a double vinyl set that culls the history of Gong from it's family tree roots in Soft Machine in the 60's and the progressive rockers of the late 70's, to Mother Gong. The release is a collection of rarities and unreleased recordings of Gong and related bands and friends. In particular is an appearance from Deavid's long time friend ...
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The tracks come from as far back as 1964, and as late as 1988, so this really does cover a long history of this band. The recording quality ranges from slightly less than fair (on some of the older live recordings) to very good. The performances are all excellent. And the song selection should please any prog historian.
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The History lesson is best left to you studious Gong sorts, since the sonic fidelity is often terrible. Submarine (sub-boot) terrible. And the recordings appear in historical order, so you’ll need to stay the rocky pocket course until the middle before hitting paydirt (a live version of “Pot Head Pixies” that doesn’t sound like it was recorded on the fringe of the festival in a ...
Mar 1, 2004 · Made in England. Re-mastered at Spring Studio, Melbourne. No artists are credited in the cover track list but are extracted from the booklet notes for each track. This release is an expanded and reworked version (many new songs, others left out) of this Gong release : The Mystery And The History Of The Planet Gong.
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The Mystery And The History Of The Planet Gong (2×LP, Test Pressing)Demi Monde: DMLP 1018: UK: 1989: The Mystery And The History Of The Planet Gong (CD, Reissue, Digipak) Spalax Music: SPALAXCD14518: Europe: 1997
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The Mystery and the History of the Planet Gong by Gong released in 1989. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
gong released the mystery and the history of planet gong, in 1989. This page contains detailed performer credits and artist credits (line-up and band members), songs and tracks list, reviews, information and album cover graphic picture or DVD cover graphic or picture.
