An undisputed Canterbury Scene classic for the
first time in Half-Speed Mastered Edition
National Healths Self-Titled Debut Album to be
reissued for Record Store Day 2025 in a special HalfSpeed Mastered Edition
First official vinyl reissue
Part of the series Exploring the Canterbury Scene
on Charly Records which presents the Canterbury
Sound at its most accomplished
This 1978 critically acclaimed debut album from the
supergroup National Health fused Progressive Rock with
Jazz-oriented melodies to create the complex signature of
one of the Canterbury Scenes finest bands!
The album features the outstanding talents of
keyboardists extraordinaire Dave Stewart and Alan
Gowen, virtuoso drummer and lyricist Pip Pyle, vocalist
Amanda Parsons, guitarist Phil Miller and bassist Neil
Murray. The music is essentially a fusion of contemporary
classical sounds expertly performed by top-drawer rock
and modern jazz players, aspiring to the highest level of
musical curiosity and creativity.
This half-speed mastered edition offers an unprecedented
clarity and depth to the albums already rich sound. The
intricate details of each composition will shine, allowing
long-time fans and newcomers alike to appreciate the
technical prowess and inventive spirit
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