album · October 1, 1971
Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air
Universal-Island Records Ltd.See this day
folk rockpsychedelic rockfolk
The Incredible String Band's 1971 album, "Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air," features the band at their most experimental, incorporating African rhythms and avant-garde instrumentation. The album marked a departure from their earlier, more straightforward folk sound, delving into complex arrangements and abstract lyrical themes.
- "Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air" was recorded at the Olympic Studios in London with producer Joe Boyd. The album reached number 19 on the UK Albums Chart. The song "Sweet as a Rose" was released as a single in 1971, but did not chart.
- The album's cover art was designed by the band members themselves, featuring a collage of images and text. The title "Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air" is a reference to a poem by the Surrealist poet Robert Desnos. The album was reissued in 2002 with bonus tracks, including unreleased material from the recording sessions.
- The album was met with mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its innovative sound and others finding it too inaccessible. Despite the varied reception, "Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air" is now considered a cult classic among fans of psychedelic folk music. The album was the band's first release on the Universal-Island Records label.
The Incredible String Band was a Scottish psychedelic folk band, formed in Glasgow in 1963. They were known for their eclectic sound, blending folk, psychedelic rock, and world music influences. The group disbanded in 1974, after a period of prolific output throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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