Rock Bottom

by Robert Wyatt

Rock Bottom cover art

Largely recorded after a paralyzing accident, Robert Wyatt’s 'Rock Bottom' is a deeply personal and unique fusion of jazz and avant-garde rock. Produced by Pink Floyd's Nick Mason, the album's sound is defined by Wyatt's plaintive vocals and keyboard drones, which create a deliberate, dream-like pace complemented by surrealist lyrics and improvisational playing from a host of esteemed guest musicians. The six compositions blend harrowing emotional textures with a profound sense of beauty, anchoring the free-form instrumentation within Wyatt’s distinctive and structured songwriting.

Genres

  • Canterbury Scene
  • Art Rock

Tracklist

  1. Sea Song
  2. A Last Straw
  3. Little Red Riding Hood Hit The Road
  4. Alifib
  5. Alife
  6. Little Red Robin Hood Hit The Road