POLYPHONY - JUGGERNAUT / 1971

POLYPHONY - JUGGERNAUT (ALBUM : "WITHOUT INTRODUCTION") / 1971
PSYCHEDELIC / PROGRESSIVE / SPACE ROCK
U.S.A.

Polyphony biography

POLYPHONY was a short-lived US outfit active in the early 70's. The band; consisting of Martin Ruddy (bass, vocals), Christopher Spong (drums), Craig Massey (vocals, organ, moog), Glenn Howard (vocals, guitars) and Chatty Cooper (percussion); recorded the album Without Introduction which was released in 1971. On this creation they fused vintage symphonic prog with psychedelic tendencies. It is thought that the band disbanded soon after the release of this album; which was the only one made by this act.
For many years an obscurity sought after by collectors, the album has been available on CD for some time now; after a surge of interest and curiosity about this creation came at the start of the internet age.

Polyphony's "Without Introduction" is renowned for being a highly-collectable and listenable album of psych/prog jams reminiscent of some of the British or Italian psych monsters from the early '70s. Released in 1971 on the Eleventh Hours label (Eleventh Hour 1003), this hard progressive rock outfit from Virginia features some stunning guitar and keyboard work, as well as a percussionist at home on congas, timbales and just about everything hittable. The band is definitely influenced by early UK exponents of prog including Keith Emerson, Steve Howe and Peter Gabriel. The stunning original artwork lends itself perfectly to the album's inspired music.

Studio Album, released in 1971

Songs / Tracks Listing :

1. Juggernaut (14:04)
2. 40 Second Thing In 39 Seconds (1:07)
3. Ariel's Flight (15:15)
4. Crimson Dagger (7:05)

Total Time: 37:31

Line-up / Musicians :

- Martin Ruddy / bass, vocals
- Christopher Spong / drums
- Craig Massey / vocals, organ, moog
- Glenn Howard / vocals, guitars
- Chatty Cooper / percussion

Releases information :

LP Eleventh Hour EH-1003-S (1971 US)
CD Radioactive RRCD117 (2004 UK)
CD Acid Symposium ACID 008CD (2005 Greece)