The 1972 debut from Capability Brown, From Scratch, leans into the era's trends for epic track lengths and intricate arrangements. It is a solid entry in the classic rock canon.
- The album was recorded at Morgan Studios in Willesden, North London. It was produced by the band alongside John Punter, who would go on to work with Roxy Music and Simple Minds. The album reached number 45 on the UK Albums Chart in 1972.
- The single "Devil's Pipe Dream" was released in advance of the album, but did not chart. The band cited J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis as literary influences on their songwriting. Following this release, the band toured extensively, supporting bands like Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
- From Scratch was reissued on CD in 1994 with updated liner notes and bonus tracks. Critics at the time noted the album's ambitious scope, with particular praise for the instrumental passages. The album has since been regarded as a foundational work of British progressive rock.
Capability Brown were a British progressive rock band formed in London in 1970. They were active during the early 1970s, a period of burgeoning creativity in the progressive rock scene.
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