U.K. - U.K. (1978) {2018, Japanese MQA-CD × UHQCD}
BAND/ARTIST: U.K.
- Title: U.K.
- Year Of Release: 1978 / 2018
- Label: Universal Music #UICY-40196
- Genre: Progressive Rock, Jazz Rock
- Quality: WavPack (Img+Cue,Log) / MP3 CBR320
- Total Time: 53:13
- Total Size: 353 / 133 Mb (Covers)
- WebSite: Album Preview
U.K. is the self-titled debut album by the progressive rock supergroup U.K., released in May 1978 through E.G. Records and Polydor Records. It features John Wetton, Eddie Jobson, Bill Bruford, and Allan Holdsworth. "In the Dead of Night" and "Mental Medication" were both edited for single release. The album was well received by FM album rock radio and by the public during the summer of 1978. In 2015 Rolling Stone magazine ranked it as the 30th best progressive rock album of all time.
Featuring members of Yes, King Crimson, Roxy Music, and Soft Machine, U.K. was one of the most prominent progressive rock supergroups of the late '70s. Various members of U.K. – guitarist Allan Holdsworth, keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson, bassist/vocalist John Wetton, and drummer Bill Bruford – had all played together in their previous bands, but when the group formed in 1977, it was the first time all of the musicians had played together. Although the lineup was unstable – Holdsworth and Bruford left after one album, with former Frank Zappa drummer Terry Bozzio replacing Bruford – and the group was short-lived, the band maintained a dedicated cult following years after their early-'80s breakup.
Featuring members of Yes, King Crimson, Roxy Music, and Soft Machine, U.K. was one of the most prominent progressive rock supergroups of the late '70s. Various members of U.K. – guitarist Allan Holdsworth, keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson, bassist/vocalist John Wetton, and drummer Bill Bruford – had all played together in their previous bands, but when the group formed in 1977, it was the first time all of the musicians had played together. Although the lineup was unstable – Holdsworth and Bruford left after one album, with former Frank Zappa drummer Terry Bozzio replacing Bruford – and the group was short-lived, the band maintained a dedicated cult following years after their early-'80s breakup.
~ Wiki/All Music
Reissue in Hi-Res CD format (UHQCD format x MQA technology). Features the 192kHz/24bit DSD master in 2014, using UK original master tapes. The DSD master is available in 352.8kHz/24bit high resolution (perfect for MQA-enabled audio players). Comes with lyrics and a description. Green color label coating. Comes in a slim case packaging. *The disc can also be played on regular CD players in UHQCD 44.1kHz/16bit resolution. However, MQA-enabled hardware/software is necessary to harness the full potential of this Hi-Res CD.
Track List:
01. In The Dead Of Night [0:05:34.55]
02. By THe Light Of Day [0:04:28.13]
03. Presto Vivace And Reprise [0:03:08.57]
04. Thirty Years [0:08:09.02]
05. Alaska [0:04:42.66]
06. Time To Kill [0:04:57.55]
07. Nevermore [0:08:13.09]
08. Mental Medication [0:07:29.65]
09. In The Dead Of Night (Single Version) [0:03:03.11]
10. Mental Medication (Single Edit) [0:03:25.61]
Personnel:
Allan Holdsworth - guitar
Eddie Jobson - keyboards, electric violin, electronics
John Wetton - bass, lead and backing vocals
Bill Bruford - drums, percussion
Year 2018 | Rock | FLAC / APE | Mp3 | CD-Rip
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