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Formed in 1968 in Warwick, England, the Edgar Broughton Band were part of the late 60s British underground blues boom. They were contemporaries of Groundhogs, Hawkwind, and The Pink Fairies, but were unique within the movement due to their radical political consciousness (which is highly pertinent). 
They were famous for performing free concerts, often on the backs of lorries (which is probably not that pertinent here, except to the extent that this was you had do, in those days, to ensure the achievement of complete political independence`from the recording industry oligarchy, and, by implication, , the political establishment. {It appears that nothing has actually changed, in this respect, subsequently}), 
Their political aim was said to be ‘subverting what’s above’. Their bluesy and psychedelic hard rock, combined with their politics, led to their frequent inclusion in the bracket of protopunk…
Arguably, their original approach to music could also be interpreted, a little more liberally, by crediting them with the label protoheavy metal {given their pioneering [especially loud, as well as creative] guitar work). This radical approach to music, art, and, pertinently,active (hence {hoperfully} effective) politics, also seems to have resulted in frequent hassle by the “filth” (police) for no (apparently) justifiable reason.
Edgar Broughton a Band that was clearly strongly influenced by Captain Beefheart, as evidenced, for example, by “Apache Dropout. This is a clear tribute to, and endorsement of, “Dropout Boogie” from Beefheart’s first album (Safe as Milk), as well as a somewhat more tongue in cheek allusion to “Apache” (a big ‘60’s hit for the Shadows)
Perhaps best known for their chant: “Out Demons, Out!” which was always played at length, with variations for political leaders on both sides of the ‘pond’. Performing this at Keele University they handed out spray cans and the union bulding was covered in graphiti police arrived and a riot ensued.
In 1971, the band decided that existence as a power trio was limiting, and asked Victor Unitt, who had been playing meanwhile in The Pretty Things, to rejoin the band. In May 71, with the new lineup, they released possibly their finest work: their eponymous third album, which contained the classic “Evening Over Rooftops” (again with strings by David Bedford which Edgar Broughton called “stunning”). Mike Oldfield also featured on “Thinking Of You”.
Shortly after the release of Bandages in 1975, John Thomas left and was replaced by Terry Cottam. In 1976, having recorded the live album Live Hits Harder (which was not released until 1979), the Edgar Broughton Band dissolved.
Later, Edgar and Steve Broughton, together with Grant, re-grouped as The Broughtons to release Parlez-Vous English in 1979, with Tom Nordon and Pete Tolsen playing guitar and Richard DeBastion on keyboards.
After releasing Superchip in 1982 the band recorded no more studio material but did continue touring infrequently.


CD-1
1969 Wasa Wasa
01. Death Of An Electric Citizen (6:09)
02. American Boy Soldier (4:22)
03. Why Can’t Somebody Love Me? (5:06)
04. Neptune (4:20)
05. Evil (2:37)
06. Crying (5:14)
07. Love In The Rain (3:47)
08. Dawn Crept Away (14:01)
BonusTracks:
09. Out Demons Out (Single A Side) (4:46)
10. Up Yours! (Single A Side) (3:01)
11. Freedom (Single B Side) (3:11)
1970 Sing Brother Sing side one:
12. There’s No Vibrations But Wait! (4:12)
13. The Moth: A. The Moth B. People C. Peter (5:15)
14. Momma’s Reward (Keep Them Freak’s A Rollin’) (3:05)
15. Refugee (3:40)
16. Officer Dan (1:36)
CD-2
1970 Sing Brother Sing side two
01. Old Gopher (3:54)
02. Aphrodite (4:06)
03. Granma (2:28)
04. Psychopath: A. The Psychopath B. Is For Butterflies (6:52)
05. It’s Falling Away (5:32)
06. Apache Drop Out (Single A Side) (2:43)
1971 Edgar Broughton Band
07. Evening Over Rooftops (5:02)
08. The Birth (3:23)
09. Piece Of My Own (2:49)
10. Poppy (2:14)
11. Don’t Even Know Which Day It Is (4:21)
12. House Of Turnabout (3:08)
13. Madhatter (6:17)
14. Getting Hard / What Is A Woman For? (7:31)
15. Thinking Of You (2:08)
16. For Dr Spock (Parts 1 & 2) (3:53)
17. Hotel Room (4:05)
18. Call Me A Liar (4:27)
CD-3
1972 In Side Out
01. Get Out Of Bed / Theres Nobody There / Side By Side (3:40)
02. Sister Angela (0:45)
03. I Got Mad (3:47)
04. They Took It Away (2:27)
05. Homes Fit For Heroes (4:19)
06. Gone Blue (3:15)
07. Chilly Morning Mama (4:33)
08. The Rake (2:43)
09. Totin’ This Guitar (1:47)
10. Double Agent (2:56)
11. It’s Not You (11:13)
12. Rock ‘N Roll (2:59)
BonusTracks:
13. Someone (Single B Side) (3:48)
14. Mr Crosby (Single B Side) (2:13)
1973 Oora side one
15. Hurricane Man / Rock N’ Roller (6:15)
16. Roccococooler (3:12)
17. Eviction (3:01)
18. Oh You Crazy Boy! (2:45)
19. Things On My Mind (3:39)
CD-4
1973 Oora side two
01. Exhibits From A New Museum / Green Lights (8:02)
02. Face From A Window / Pretty / Hi-Jack Boogie / Slow Down (10:30)
03. Capers (1:34)
Bonus:
Live At Hyde Park, London 18th July 1970 (previously unrleased)
04. Love In The Rain (4:23)
05. Silver Needle (8:24)
06. Drop Out Boogie (5:12)
07. Refugee (5:36)
08. American Boy Soldier (6:58)
09. Out Demons Out (14:50)




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