Third

A pivotal double album, 'Third' presents four side-long compositions that collectively mark Soft Machine's transition from psychedelic rock into avant-garde jazz fusion and electronic-inspired textures. The record juxtaposes the intricate, Terry Riley-influenced keyboard work of Mike Ratledge and the live tape-collage experiments of "Facelift" against Robert Wyatt's "Moon in June," the band's final song to feature vocals and a nostalgic look at their progressive origins.