Kayak were a Dutch art-pop band that released eight albums on EMI and Vertigo between 1973 and 1981. Members: Ton Scherpenzeel (keyboards, piano, organ, accordion, vocals), Johan Slager (guitar, vocals, 1972-81), Max Werner (vocals, percussion, 1972-81, 1999-2001), Pim Koopman (drums, percussion, vocals, 1972-76, 1999-2009), Cees van Leeuwen (bass, 1972-74), Bert Veldkamp (bass, vocals, 1974-76, 1999-2004), […]
Phantom of the Night is the sixth album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1978 on Vertigo/Janus. Tracklist: A1. “Keep the Change” (3:38) A2. “Winning Ways” (3:35) A3. “Daphne (Laurel Tree)” (5:06) A4. “Journey Through Time” (3:24) A5. “Phantom of the Night” (5:02)* B1. “Crime of Passion” (3:30) B2. “The Poet and the One […]
See See the Sun is the debut album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1973 on Harvest. Tracklist: A1. “Reason for it All” (6:29) A2. “Lyrics” (3:42)* A3. “Mouldy Wood” (5:16) A4. “Lovely Luna” (8:19) B1. “Hope for a Life” (6:49) B2. “Ballet of the Cripple” (4:39) B3. “Forever is a Lonely Thought” (5:26) […]
Royal Bed Bouncer is the third album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1975 on Harvest/Janus. Tracklist: A1. “Royal Bed Bouncer” (4:02) A2. “Life of Gold” (3:25) A3. “You’re So Bizarre” (3:48) A4. “Bury the World” (4:21) A5. “Chance For A Lifetime” (4:15) B1. “If This Is Your Welcome” (4:56) B2. “Moments of […]
Kayak II — alternately known as Alibi — is the second album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1974 on Harvest. Tracklist: A1. “Alibi” (3:39) A2. “Wintertime” (2:51) A3. “Mountain Too Rough” (3:57) A4. “They Get To Know Me” (9:18) B1. “Serenades” (3:33) B2. “Woe and Alas” (3:01) B3. “Mireille” (Instr.) (2:13) B4. “Trust […]
Starlight Dancer is the fifth album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1977 on Vertigo/Janus. Tracklist: A1. “Daughter or Son” (3:40) A2. “Starlight Dancer” (4:56) A3. “Want You to Be Mine” (3:30) A4. “Letdown” (2:46) A5. “Irene” (Inst.) (4:20) B1. “Golddust” (2:40) B2. “May” (4:25) B3. “Turn the Tide” (3:35) B4. “Dead Bird Flies […]
