Instrumentalism

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There is nothing to say this week, so here is a programme of some of my favourite instrumental music. Highlights are a moment from Jan Akkerman's early career as a jobbing guitar man, a classic Meters cut, a tune from David Axelrod/The Electric Prunes' Release of an Oath and a Soft Machine workout.

1. Don't Stop The Carnival, Davy Graham, The Guitar Player, 1963, Golden Guinea
2. Pet sounds, The Beach Boys, Pet Sounds, 1966, Capitol
3. Revival Of The Cat, Jan Akkerman, Talent For Sale, 1968, EMI
4. Holy Thursday, The Electric Prunes, Release Of An Oath, 1968, Reprise
5. Sissy Strut, The Meters, Look A-Py-Py, 1969, Josie
6. Reflections Of Yesterday, The Three Degrees, What I See 7", 1970, Neptune
7. Nuclear Weapon, Ansel Collins, 7", 1971, Trojan
8. Afro strut, The Nite-Liters, Instrumental Directions, 1972, RCA Victor
9. The Family, Mr Brooks, Gather in the Mushrooms, 2004, Transatlantic
10. Nettle bed, Soft Machine, 7, 1973, CBS
11. Trespasser, Bad Medicine, Trespasser 7", 1974, Enyx
12. Walking Distance, Buzzcocks, Love Bites, 1978, United Artists
13. Old Lystra, Polvo, Celebrate The New Dark Age, 1994, Merge
14. Six Pack, Tortoise, Standards, 2001, Thrill Jockey
15. King's Evil, Imitation Electric Piano, Trinity Neon, 2002, Duophonic/Drag City
16. Northumberland West, The Sadies, Favourite Colours, 2004, Outside
17. Tombahead, Baikonour, Your Ear Knows Future, 2008, Melodic