Bonzo Dog Band Keynsham Impreial Records

Description: Keynsham is the fifth studio album by the avant-garde British comedy rock band the Bonzo Dog Band, released in 1969 on Liberty Records. Following the success of their previous album Tadpoles, which contained their hit single "I'm the Urban Spaceman," Keynsham saw the Bonzo Dog Band expanding their eclectic, genre-blending sound even further. Recorded at Trident Studios in London, Keynsham is a whimsical, surreal, and highly experimental collection of songs that defy easy categorization. Drawing on influences ranging from music hall to psychedelia, the album finds the band playfully subverting traditional pop structures and indulging their absurdist, satirical sensibilities. Tracks like the frenetic "Look at Me, I'm Wonderful" and the ramshackle "Music Cloud" showcase the Bonzos' penchant for anarchic, stream-of-consciousness humor, while numbers such as the haunting "The Bride Stripped Bare" and the cinematic title track demonstrate their surprising musical sophistication. Throughout Keynsham, the band's core members - vocalist Vivian Stanshall, multi-instrumentalist Neil Innes, and drummer "Legs" Larry Smith - showcase their virtuosic talents and collaborative chemistry. Their quirky, idiosyncratic arrangements are anchored by a foundation of skilled musicianship, resulting in a delightfully off-kilter listening experience that is simultaneously silly and sublime. While Keynsham was not as commercially successful as Tadpoles, the album has since become a highly influential cult classic, praised by critics for its pioneering blend of humor and avant-garde experimentation. It stands as a testament to the Bonzo Dog Band's unique creative vision and their enduring impact on the landscape of British popular music. Combined shipping withing the United States is the standard media mail shipping fee plus .75 for each additional vinyl record.

Price: 20 USD

Location: Wallington, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-12T10:10:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD