Kingdom Come was an English psychedelic space-rock band that released the 1971–73 Polydor albums Galactic Zoo Dossier, Kingdom Come, and Journey. They spun from the Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Singer Arthur Brown appears before the Kingdom Come name in certain media. Late-period keyboardist Victor Peraino later led a US-based Kingdom Come.
Members: Arthur Brown (vocals, drum machine), Dave Ambrose (bass, 1970), Pete Bailey (percussion, 1970), Robert Ellwood (guitar, 1970), Rob Tait (drums, 1970), Goodge Harris (keyboards, 1970-?), Andy Dalby (guitar, vocals, 1970-73), Andy McCulloch (drums, 1970-?), Des Fisher (bass, 1970-?), Slim Steer (drums, ?-72), Julian Paul Brown (keyboards, 1970-), Phil Shutt [aka Phil Curtis] (bass, ?-1973), Victor Peraino (keyboards, ?-1973)
“Eternal Messenger”
In September 1971, Kingdom Come debuted with the standalone Polydor single “Eternal Messenger” backed with “I.D. Side to Be B Side the C Side.”
A. “Eternal Messenger” ()
B. “I.D. Side to Be B Side the C Side” ()
Galactic Zoo Dossier
Kingdom Come released their debut album, Galactic Zoo Dossier, in October 1971 on Polydor Records.
1. “Internal Messenger” (5:09)
2. “Space Plucks” (3:21)
3. “Galactic Zoo” (2:33)
4. “Metal Monster” (2:03)
5. “Simple Man” (3:07)
6. “Night of the Pigs” (1:04)
7. “Sunrise” (6:52)
8. “Trouble” (2:07)
9. “Brains” (0:57)
10. “Medley:” (3:17)
a. “Galactic Zoo (Part Two)”
b. “Space Plucks (Part Two)”
c. “Galactic Zoo (Part Three)”
11. “Creep” 0:47
12. “Creation” (3:19)
13. “Gypsy Escape” (7:38)
14. “No Time” (6:28)
Studio Rockfield, Regent Sound, and Olympic, London
Produced by Kingdom Come, Mike Finesilver, and Peter Ker
Arthur Brown – lead vocals
Andy Dalby – guitar; lead vocals (8)
Desmond “Des” Fisher – bass guitar
Julian Brown – VCS 3 synthesizer, backing vocals
Michael “Goodge” Harris – organ
Martin “Slim” Steer – drums
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come released their self-titled second album in October 1972 on Polydor Records.
1. “Water” (8:10)
2. “Love Is a Spirit” (4:19)
3. “City Melody” (6:11)
4. “Traffic Light Song” (2:39)
5. “The Teacher” (1:55)
6. “The Experiment” (7:26) later re-titled “A Scientific Experiment Featuring Lower Colonic Irrigation.”
7. “The Whirlpool” (4:18)
8. “The Hymn“ (8:41)
Bass, Vocals [Vcls.] – Phil Shutt
Drums – Slim Steer
Guitar [Strs. – Stratocasters], Vocals [Vcls.] – Andy Dalby
Keyboards [Kbds.], Synthesizer [VCS3] – Goodge Harris
Vocals [Vcls.], Vibraphone [Vbs.] – Arthur Brown
Written-By – Kingdom Come (1), Crane (1)
Music By, Lyrics By – Kingdom Come (A1, A3, A4, B2 to B4), J. P. Brown (A2)
Producer – Kingdom Come
Journey
Kingdom Come released their third album, Journey, in April 1973 on Polydor Records.
1. “Time Captives” (8:18)
2. “Triangles” (3:16)
3. “Gypsy” (9:09)
4. “Superficial Roadblocks” (6:56)
5. “Conception” (2:06)
6. “Spirit of Joy” (3:15)
7. “Come Alive” (8:46)
Bass [Fender Bass], Percussion, Vocals – Phil Shutt
Drums [Bentley Rhythm Ace], Vocals – Arthur Brown
Electric Guitar, Vocals – Andy Dalby
Mellotron, Synthesizer [Arp 2600, Vcs3], Piano, Theremin, Percussion, Vocals – Victor Peraino
Producer – Dennis Taylor
Engineer – Kingsley Ward, Ralph Down
Remix – Dave Edmunds
Written-By – Kingdom Come
Photography By – Peter Lavery
Design Concept – Kingdom Come, Peter Lavery
A. Spirit of Joy
B. Come Alive
Discography:
- Galactic Zoo Dossier (1971)
- Kingdom Come (1972)
- Journey (1973)
- Jam (1995, recorded 1970)
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