KHAN - Space Shanty [1972]

KHAN Formed in London, UK, in 1971 - Disbanded in 1972 The initial line-up consisted of keyboard player Dave Stewart, guitarist Steve Hillage, bassist Nick Greenwood and drummer Pip PYLE. Before recording their one and only album, Pyle moved on to GONG and was replaced by Eric Peachy (ex-DR. K’s BLUES BAND). The group disbanded after the release of the album in 1972. “Space Shanty“ is made up of six ambitious tracks composed almost entirely by Hillage. The album is particularly dominated by Hillage’s spacey/bluesy guitar and Stewart’s effervescent Hammond play. The band frequently breaks out into extended instrumental freak outs, either soloing or engaging in formidable guitar/organ interplay. This album is a fine sample of early Canterbury/bluesy space rock. A must-have for Canterbury fans, and not merely for its historical value. []