THE BLUE AEROPLANES - Harvester / Audio CD

UPC 094637215425

Product Details

• Label: Harvest – CDSHSP 4133, EMI – 00946 3 72154 2
• Format: CD, Album
• Country of Release: Europe
• Release Date: 2007
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Alternative Rock

Overview

The Blue Aeroplanes deliver a masterful homage to the iconic Harvest label catalog with their album Harvester. Released in 2007, this collection reinvents songs originally made popular by legendary artists such as Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Wire, Kevin Ayers, Syd Barrett, and more. With a fusion of alternative rock energy and creative reinterpretations, the album serves as both a tribute and a reinvention.

Each track offers a fresh perspective while preserving the spirit of the originals. Highlights include a dynamic rendition of Fireball (Deep Purple), a hauntingly beautiful cover of Maisie (Syd Barrett), and a stirring take on Free Four (Pink Floyd). Gerard Langley's distinctive vocals, coupled with innovative instrumentation, give the album a signature touch that is unmistakably The Blue Aeroplanes.

The Blue Aeroplanes' lineup features remarkable talent, including Gerard Starkie on guitar and backing vocals, Julian Poole on guitar and keyboards, and John Langley on drums and percussion. Production is handled by the band, with Jim Barr overseeing mixing and recording, ensuring a cohesive and polished sound.

Track Listing

1. Fireball (Gillan, Paice, Lord, Blackmore, Glover) – 4:40
2. Hotel Room (R.E. Broughton) – 4:33
3. Stagger Lee (Logan, Price) – 6:24
4. Taking Some Time On (Lees, Holroyd, Pritchard, Wolstenholme) – 5:19
5. Outdoor Miner (Gilbert, Newman, Lewis, Grey) – 2:46
6. Stop This Train (Again Doing It) (Ayers) – 6:45
7. It Didn't Work Out (Chapman) – 5:32
8. Free Four (Roger Waters) – 4:05
9. (I'm) Stranded (Bailey, Kuepper) – 3:39
10. Maisie (Syd Barrett) – 7:32

Key Credits

• Vocals, Mixed By: Gerard Langley
• Guitars: Max Noble, Gerard Starkie, Julian Poole
• Keyboards: Julian Poole
• Bass: Joe Allen
• Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals: John Langley
• Mastered By: Paul Whitrow
• Mixed & Recorded By: Jim Barr
• Producers: The Blue Aeroplanes
• Front Cover Painting: Ann Sheldon
• Photography (Front Cover): June Stone