Robyn Hitchcock & the Egyptians "fegMANIA!" 1985 + "Brenda's Iron Sledge" 1985 - 12"EP/45rpm
RYP Says: An English eccentric in true Victorian style, Robyn Hitchock is probably the most introspective and poetic veteran of Britain's late 70s rock revolution.
After the stripped-back collection I Often Dream of Trains, Hitchcock slowly formed a backing band called the Egyptians with ex-Soft Boys Andy Metcalfe and Morris Windsor and keyboardist Roger Jackson over the course of the next year. Fegmania!, the Egyptians' first album, was a distinct departure from both the Soft Boys and Hitchcock's previous solo work, featuring layered, intertwining guitars and keyboards that created lush and thick sonic textures. Even with the more detailed arrangements, the songs remained twitchy and off-kilter, with melodies that usually went in willfully unpredictable directions, yet remained catchy all the while. Fegmania! was Hitchcock's most consistent work to date, featuring such highlights as the Eastern-tinged "Egyptian Cream," and the creepy "My Wife & My Dead Wife," and the relatively straightforward "The Man with the Lightbulb Head." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
The Egyptians:
Robyn Hitchcock (Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals), Andy Metcalfe (Bass, Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals), Morris Windsor (Percussion, Drums, Vocals), James Fletcher (Saxophone), Justin Grimaldi (Conga), Roger Jackson (Keyboards, Vocals), John Kingham (Drums), James Smith (Guitar)
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians "Brenda's Iron Sledge" 1985 - 12"EP/45rpm
After the stripped-back collection I Often Dream of Trains, Hitchcock slowly formed a backing band called the Egyptians with ex-Soft Boys Andy Metcalfe and Morris Windsor and keyboardist Roger Jackson over the course of the next year. Fegmania!, the Egyptians' first album, was a distinct departure from both the Soft Boys and Hitchcock's previous solo work, featuring layered, intertwining guitars and keyboards that created lush and thick sonic textures. Even with the more detailed arrangements, the songs remained twitchy and off-kilter, with melodies that usually went in willfully unpredictable directions, yet remained catchy all the while. Fegmania! was Hitchcock's most consistent work to date, featuring such highlights as the Eastern-tinged "Egyptian Cream," and the creepy "My Wife & My Dead Wife," and the relatively straightforward "The Man with the Lightbulb Head." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music GuideThe Egyptians:Robyn Hitchcock (Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals), Andy Metcalfe (Bass, Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals), Morris Windsor (Percussion, Drums, Vocals), James Fletcher (Saxophone), Justin Grimaldi (Conga), Roger Jackson (Keyboards, Vocals), John Kingham (Drums), James Smith (Guitar)
Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians "Brenda's Iron Sledge" 1985 - 12"EP/45rpm
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