Shooting at the Moon

shooting at the moon

Track Listings
1. May I/Rheinhardt and Geraldine/Colores Para Dolores
2. Lunatics Lament/Pisser Dans un Violon
3. Oyster and the Flying Fish/Underwater/Clarence in Wonderland/Red Green - Kevin Ayers & The Whole World, Kevin Ayers & The Whole World, Kevin Ayers & The Whole World
4. Shooting at the Moon
5. Rheinhardt and Geraldine
6. Colores Para Dolores
7. Lematics Lament
8. Pisser Dans un Violon
9. Red Green and You Blue
10. Shooting at the Moon

Shooting at the Moon,Kevin Ayers & the Whole World,Bgo - Beat Goes on,British Psychedelia,Canterbury Scene,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop

Shooting at the Moon
Shooting at the Moon
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • best moonshot since Apollo
 Shooting at the Moon
Kevin Ayers & the Whole World
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008Y2IV
Release Date: 2003-06-16

Tracks:

  1. May I?
  2. Rheinhardt & Geraldine/Colores Para Delores
  3. Lunatics Lament
  4. Pisser Dans Un Violon
  5. The Oyster And The Flying Fish
  6. Underwater
  7. Clarence In Wonderland
  8. Red Green And You Blue
  9. Shooting At The Moon
  10. Gemini Child
  11. Puis Je?
  12. Butterfly Dance
  13. Jolie Madame
  14. Hat

Album Description

2003 remastered reissue of 1970 album includes five bonus tracks, 'Gemini Child', 'Puis Je?', 'Butterfly Dance', 'Joile Madame', & 'Hat' (previously unreleased). Guests include Mike Oldfield, Lol Coxhill, & David Bedford. Harvest.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition of Ayers Second Solo Album Where He Had Assembled a Group of Players that Would Move on to Bigger Things from These Sessions: Lol Coxhill on Saxophone, David Bedford on Keyboards and a Youthful Mike Oldfield on Bass.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars best moonshot since Apollo.......2003-06-23

Ayers' first album, "Joy of a Toy," was more or less a solo effort, but "Shooting" was recorded with his band of the time, The Whole World, and the input of the other members of the band diversifies but doesn't dilute the Kevin Ayers sound. It would be tempting to say that this is what Soft Machine might have sounded like if Ayers hadn't left the group. Ayers' songs are given subtle and tricky arrangements, and alternate with almost Sun Ra-like instrumental freakouts (notably "P*sser Dans Un Violon," which goes on too long, and "Underwater," which doesn't). A very young Mike Oldfield adds guitar and bass playing here, notably the fabulously freaked-out guitar solo in "Lunatics Lament." Lol Coxhill adds suitably demented and interesting (but never overbearing) electric sax and woodwind work.

Ayers' songs, as usual, seem almost casual on the surface but on closer inspection reveal an intelligence and direction that bring him fairly close to his contemporary and friend, Syd Barrett. Ayers' dark, luminous baritone voice is his own, however, and his worldview, although sometimes a bit demented, is not burdened with the overtones of paranoia and fear that edge Barrett's work. Ayers' pastoral and carefree view of life informs everything he writes, but don't be decieved by the surface. There's a lot going on underneath, and repeated listenings will reveal more.

The extra tracks are terrific. One could argue that "Hat" might go on too long but it gets irrevocably stuck in your head, as do many of the songs here. The remastering is quite good.

Kevin Ayers is something of a forgotten jewel in the British crown of eccentric rock, but he has been a hidden influence on many, including Robyn Hitchcock and Julian Cope. The reissues of Ayers' first four albums (arguably his best) are more than welcome, and anyone interested in a very different yet accessible musical view of the world will want this CD.
Shooting at the Moon
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    		Shooting at the Moon
    Kevin Ayers and the Whole World
    Manufacturer: Water
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000IFRQWC
    Release Date: 2006-12-18

    Tracks:

    1. May I?
    2. Reinhardt And Geraldine / Colores Para Dolores
    3. Lunatics Lament
    4. Pisser Dans Un Violon
    5. The Oyster And The Flying Fish
    6. Underwater
    7. Clarence In Wonderland
    8. Red Green And You Blue
    9. Shooting At The Moon

    Album Description

    Recorded with his road band the Whole World that featured Mike Oldfield on guitar, keysman David Bedford and Lol Coxhill on sax (who had been added to tour in support of Ayer's first solo LP Joy Of A Toy), this 1970 second solo album is a unique pop record hiding behind a prog rock mask. Produced by Peter Jenner, best known for his work with Roy Harper on Shooting At The Moon, it's quite easily one of Ayers' best albums containing his most appealing songwriting. Original artwork. New detailed liner notes. Water. 2006.

    Album Details

    Recorded with his Road Band the Whole World that Featured Mike Oldfield on Guitar, Keysman David Bedford and Lol Coxhill on Sax (Who Had Been Added to Tour in Support of Ayer's First Solo LP "Joy of a Toy"), this 1970 Second Solo Album is a Unique Pop Record Hiding Behind a Prog Rock Mask. Produced by Peter Jenner (Best Known for his Work with Roy Harper on Shooting at the Moon), It's Quite Easily One of Ayers' Best Albums Containing his Most Appealing Songwriting. The Package Includes Original Artwork and Updated, Detailed Liner Notes.
    Shooting at the Moon
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      ASIN: B000092R9M
      Release Date: 2003-06-04

      Album Description

      2003 remastered reissue of 1970 album includes five bonus tracks, 'Gemini Child', 'Puis Je?', 'Butterfly Dance', 'Joile Madame', & 'Hat' (previously unreleased). Guests include Mike Oldfield, Lol Coxhill, & David Bedford. Harvest.
      Shooting at the Moon
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Kevin Ayers and this whole world
      		 Shooting at the Moon

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      ASIN: B0000561LG
      Release Date: 2004-01-20

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Kevin Ayers and this whole world.......2001-11-23

      How one band, let alone one English town, could've produced both a Robert Wyatt and a Kevin Ayers is beyond my imagination. I'm not familiar with Kevin's later works, but of his early post Soft Machine work, i find this to be the most challenging and rewarding. The album is four tracks long, though all are the containers for several lovely songs that are pieced together through sound collages and disjointed jams. Fans of Gorkys Zygotic Mynchi, Super Furrys, and OTC should definitly give this a try. I would suggest also ordering it directly from the label's (BGO Records) website where it can be purchased for 10 pounds.
      Shooting at the Moon
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        		Shooting at the Moon
        Kevin Ayers
        Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00016ZR0G
        Release Date: 2004-03-08

        Album Description

        Japanese remastered reissue of 1970 album is packaged in a miniature LP sleeve & features 14 tracks including 5 bonus tracks, 'Gemini Child' (originally from Odd Ditties), 'Puis Je?' (single B-side), 'Butterfly Dance' (single A-side), 'Jolie Madame' (originally from Odd Ditties), & 'Hat' previously unreleased). Virgin. 2004.

        Album Details

        Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase. Includes Four Bonus Tracks.
        Shooting at the Moon
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Just another compillation
        		 Shooting at the Moon
        Soft MacHine
        Manufacturer: Brook
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000EHTO6U
        Release Date: 2006-03-13

        Tracks:

        1. That's How Much I Need You Now
        2. Save Yourself
        3. I Should've Known
        4. Jet Propelled Photograh Shooting At The Moon
        5. When I Don't Want You
        6. Memories
        7. You Don't Remember
        8. She's Gone
        9. I'd Rather Be With You

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Just another compillation.......2006-07-28

        If you already have Jet Propeller Photograph, don't bother - this one is one more early years compillation
        Shooting at the Moon
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • A Strange Timepiece with Bedford, Oldfield and others.
        		 Shooting at the Moon
        Kevin Ayers & the Whole World
        Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000262DT
        Release Date: 2002-02-15

        Tracks:

        1. May I/Rheinhardt and Geraldine/Colores Para Dolores
        2. Lunatics Lament/Pisser Dans un Violon
        3. Oyster and the Flying Fish/Underwater/Clarence in Wonderland/Red Green - Kevin Ayers & The Whole World, Kevin Ayers & The Whole World, Kevin Ayers & The Whole World
        4. Shooting at the Moon
        5. Rheinhardt and Geraldine
        6. Colores Para Dolores
        7. Lematics Lament
        8. Pisser Dans un Violon
        9. Red Green and You Blue
        10. Shooting at the Moon

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A Strange Timepiece with Bedford, Oldfield and others........2002-06-07

        There's more going on in a typical Ayers song than in most music of the time - or of today. Very "progressive" in the best and worst sense of the term, but with moments of brilliance. Several tracks give Oldfield room to show what he would accomplish in his later solo work. Try Joy of a Toy first, but this is fun too.
        Shooting at Moon
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          Kevin Ayers
          Manufacturer: Bgo Records/Ka
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          Release Date: 2002-05-24

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