The title suite is based on the dark, surrealist novel of the same name by Peter Currell Brown, adapted by Mike to have a happy ending ツ
This will go down as one of the most underrated albums in history.
SMALLCREEP’S DAY
Smallcreep had worked for over forty years in the factory. Till
one day, tired of drilling holes in the same piece of steel and
amazed at his fellow workers’ lack of interest as to what they
were making, he decided to find out for himself.
The plant was so large that he roamed for days glimpsing other
worlds that were completely different to his; and not one
knew of another’s existence. At last he came to the end of the
line and there before him lay the gleaming new machine.
Satisfied by this sight and with the knowledge that in all the
places he had been nothing was really changed Smallcreep
returned home.
1. Smallcreep’s Day (total time 24:38)
I. Between The Tick & The Tock
II. Working In Line
III. After Hours
IV. Cats And Rats (In This Neighbourhood)
V. Smallcreep Alone
VI. Out Into The Daylight
VII. At The End Of The Day
2. Moonshine ★☆★☆★
3. Time And Time Again
4. Romani
5. Every Road
6. Overnight Job
All tracks Written by Mike Rutherford.
Ant Phillips — Keyboards, Piano, Yamaha CS-80, Arp 2600 synthesizer, etc.
Noel McCalla — Vocals -Courtesy of CBS records
Simon Phillips — Drums
Morris Pert — Percussion
Mike Rutherford — Guitars & Basses, Moog Taurus bass pedals
Produced & Engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd.
Recorded at Polar Studios: Stockholm
Mixed at Maison Rouge Studios: London
Assisted by David Bascombe at both
Equipment: Dale Newman, Geoff Banks, Andy Mackrill
Management: Tony Smith, Hit & Run
Inspired by the book “Smallcreep’s Day” by Peter Currel Brown
Thanks to Dave and Ant for all their support
Cover designed and photography by Hipgnosis, with thanks to Richard Draper, Mark Church & Lindsey Redding
All titles published by Spreadsound.
1980 Charisma Records Ltd.
Recorded: Autumn 1979
Released: February 15, 1980
“If you prevent men from seizing and wielding power over you by force, you do not solve the problem of human freedom. You merely make it necessary for others to acquire power over you by some other means.” — Peter Currell Brown
http://www.genesis-news.com/c-Mike-Rutherford-Smallcreeps-Day-CD-review-s270.html
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68174&PN=1
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2455342.Smallcreep_s_Day
http://thegenesisarchive.co.uk/category/interviews/80s-magazine-interviews/
Noel McCalla on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?p=470622680
I consider SD a masterpiece album! just astounding. Always a pleasure to listen. It’s one of my all-time favorites..with so many textures and emotions. A great trip from beginning to end. Noel McCalla’s vocals are EXCELLENT, btw. Mike’s writing is brilliant, and Anthony Phillip’s keyboard playing is spectacular. And of course, Simon Phillips is no slouch on the drums..laying down a solid groove feel as always. Alongside Morris Pert’s interesting percussion textures. ~
ＥＮＪＯＹ ＴＨＥ ＭＵＳＩＣ！ ♫ ♪
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