About Time

by New York Gong

Overview

Gong gone punk. About Time documents Daevid Allen's 1979 New York trip to partake of the then-happenin' CBGB's scene. The new sound is an odd hybrid of psychedelia ("Preface"), new wave ("I Am a Freud") and punk ("Much Too Old"), with a lyrical sentiment reminiscent of early-'70s Gong ("Jungle Window"). The CD opens with an effects-laden recording of Allen reciting his "trippy" poetry. Some of the compositions, like "I Am a Freud," bleed quirky rhythms and melodies resembling the work of the League of Gentlemen and Talking Heads. "Materialism" and "Strong Woman" feature Allen's glissando guitar, which seems a forerunner to the sound Fripp and Belew employed on their early-'80s King Crimson projects. "Materialism," penned by Laswell, is a standout with its dominating bass driving home the groove. Another highlight is "Jungle Window," the most Gong-like piece in the set, featuring Gary Windo's jagged sax and Laswell's popping bass. About Time is a solid CD which pleasantly expands Allen's repertoire. ~ David Ross Smith

Product Details

Release Date:	05/31/2024
Label:	Charly Records Uk
UPC:	5060767445389
Rank:	84885

Album Credits

Performance Credits

New York Gong   Primary Artist
Gong   Primary Artist
Daevid Allen   Guitar,Vocals
Mark Kramer   Organ
Bill Bacon   Drums
Michael Beinhorn   Synthesizer
Gary Windo   Sax (Tenor),Saxophone
Fred Maher   Drums
Bill Laswell   Bass
Don Davis   Saxophone
Cliff Cultreri   Guitar
Michael Lawrence   Guitar

Technical Credits

Daevid Allen   Composer
Felipe Orrego   Photography
Michael Beinhorn   Composer