Kayak was a Dutch art-pop band that released eight albums between 1973 and 1981 on EMI and Vertigo. They debuted with See See the Sun (1973), featuring the hit single “Mammoth,” and followed with Kayak II (1974), which expanded their layered keyboard and guitar textures. Royal Bed Bouncer (1975) showcased intricate arrangements and highlighted Max […]
Phantom of the Night is the sixth album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1978 on Vertigo/Janus. et 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 […]
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 September 1975 on Harvest/Janus. et 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. […]
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 […]
