Legendary Pink Dots Under Triple Moons CD

All tracks were previously available as private edition-cassette only releases.

Before moving to Amsterdam in 1982, the Legendary Pink Dots were an always-fluctuating London collective--at one point there were two distinct lineups of the band using the name at the same time--based around the long-running partnership of Edward Ka-Spel and Peter Knights. The 19-track compilation UNDER TRIPLE MOONS collects songs from the early homemade private-edition tapes the band made during this era.

These songs are synth-based quirky pop, similar to, but more unfocused than those which appeared on the group's first album, BRIGHTER NOW, with a pronounced space-rock vibe and hints of the more atmospheric, psychedelic, and much stranger music which would become the group's forte starting with 1982's THE TOWER. Highlights include the lengthy two-part "Premonition," which recalls Pink Floyd's late '60s soundtrack work, and the apocalyptic "A Lust For Powder," an early version of a song from THE TOWER.

Recorded at Chez Dots, London, England, between 1980 and 1984.

The Legendary Pink Dots: Edward Ka-Spel (vocals); April Iliffe, The Silverman, Mick Marshall, Roland Callaway, Patrick Q. Paganini, Stret Majest Alarme.

Personnel: Ed Kaspell (vocals); Phillip Knight (tapes).

Recording information: Chez Dots, London, England (1980-1984).

Unknown Contributor Roles: Edward Ka-Spel; April Iliffe; Patrick Q. Paganini; The Silverman.