Description
Thirteen is the thirteenth studio album by classic British prog band Soft Machine. The album of superlative new material, marks a fresh chapter in the groups 60-year history.
Soft Machine in 2026 is not what you would expect, theyve produced a vibrant and exciting Jazz record that deserves to be heard!
Thirteen features legendary guitarist John Etheridge , who has been with the band over 50 years and is once again in superb form. Whilst all four members of the band contribute compositions, the albums main composer is saxophonist, flautist and keyboard player Theo Travis, who wrote six of the albums thirteen tracks. The newest member of the group is drummer and composer Asaf Sirkis.
Daevids Special Cuppa sees a cameo by founder member Daevid Allen (his guitar part being recorded years earlier, and the track built around it).
The album is incredibly broad in its breadth and scope. Tracks include Open Road a rocky track which sees the band soaring on all burners with fiery solos by both Etheridge and Travis; the ballad Disappear, which starts with ethereal looped flutes and develops into a beautiful piano led and drum less miniature. Turmoil, penned by bassist Fred Thelonious Baker , brims with deranged fuzz bass, manic solos and an almost unhinged clamour.
On Thirteen Soft Machine has never sounded more adventurous.
John Etheridge electric guitar
Theo Travis tenor & soprano sax, flute, Fender Rhodes piano, electronics
Fred Thelonious Baker bass guitar
Asaf Sirkis drums & percussion
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