Family was an English rock band that released six albums on Reprise between 1968 and 1972, followed by a seventh on Raft in 1973. Their music ranged from cinematic psych on early albums (Music in a Doll’s House, Family Entertainment) to folksy barroom rock on later releases (Bandstand, It’s Only a Movie). Frontman Roger Chapman […]
Music in a Doll’s House is the debut album by English psychedelic/art-rock band Family, released in 1968 on Reprise. Tracklist: A1. “The Chase” (2:13) A2. “Mellowing Grey” (2:47) A3. “Never Like This” (2:18) A4. “Me My Friend” (2:01) A5. “Variation on a Theme of Hey Mr. Policeman” (0:23) A6. “Winter” (2:25) A7. “Old Songs New […]
Family Entertainment is the second album by English art-rock band Family, released in 1969 on Reprise. Tracklist: A1. “The Weaver’s Answer” (5:01) A2. “Observations From a Hill” (3:12) A3. “Hung Up Down” (3:13) A4. “Summer 67” (3:18) A5. “How-Hi-the-Li” (4:59) B1. “Second Generation Woman” (3:14) B2. “From Past Archives” (3:21) B3. “Dim” (2:32) B4. “Processions” […]
Bandstand is the sixth album by English art-rock band Family, released in 1972 on Reprise/UA. Tracklist: A1. “Burlesque” (4:04) A2. “Bolero Babe” (4:11) A3. “Coronation” (3:49) A4. “Dark Eyes” (1:48) A5. “Broken Nose” (4:09) B1. “My Friend the Sun” (4:20) B2. “Glove” (4:53) B3. “Ready to Go” (4:35) B4. “Top of the Hill” (5:41) Credits: […]
