Land of Cockayne

by Soft Machine

Land of Cockayne cover art

Soft Machine's 'Land of Cockayne' appeared after the group's classic Canterbury and fusion periods, with Karl Jenkins guiding a polished studio ensemble. The album emphasizes smoother textures and guest-heavy arrangements, making it a late outlier in the band's discography rather than a continuation of its early experimental identity.

Genres

  • Jazz Fusion
  • Jazz-Rock
  • Smooth Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Over 'N' Above
  2. Lotus Groves
  3. Isle Of The Blessed
  4. Panoramania
  5. Behind The Crystal Curtain
  6. Palace Of Glass
  7. Hot-Biscuit Slim
  8. (Black) Velvet Mountain
  9. Sly Monkey
  10. "A Lot Of What You Fancy..."