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Topic: East Of Eden's 'Mercator Projected'
Posted: May 18 2009 at 07:36

Not quite forgotten for me , this was my first prog LP in my hands ....37 years ago Smile

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Posted: May 18 2009 at 07:29

Thanks a lot for the VERY useful information Thumbs Up

! I bought Mercator Projected a couple of years ago in Rome, and immediately fell in love with it. Micky also loves it to bits, and finds it superior to the band's sophomore effort, Snafu (which, in my opinion, is much less accessible). Now we need to make people more aware of such a great album, which seems to have been very unjustly forgotten by most prog fans.

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Posted: May 18 2009 at 07:25

According to the link provided by Geoff Nicholson, Mercator Projected was recorded December '68 and released February '69.

The following source also states December '68 as the recording month: http://www.discogs.com/East-Of-Eden-The-World-Of-East-Of-Eden/release/1075561

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Posted: May 18 2009 at 05:59

Raff, I fully agree om your appreciation of East Of Eden.

Geof Nicholson send me this reply:

Dan

Mercator Projected was recorded in January 1969 I think. It must have been released in June that year (as I still have some reviews dated that month)

Hope this was of help.

If you want a lot more information about East of Eden there is a Polish website called pearlsofrock.republika.pl with much more information than I have.

The link is: East of Eden - Main Menu

Geoff Nicholson

ITCOTCK was recorded in June-August '69 and released in October '69. Hence, datewise Mercator Projected beats ITCOTCK and it could be argued that the former was the first true prog rock album. Also, when East Of Eden is described as sounding like King Crimson (listen to the psyche related parts on Mercator Projected) it really ought to be the other way around: KC sounds like East Of Eden!

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Posted: May 16 2009 at 08:23

I thought that would be an appreciation thread for one of the most criminally underrated albums in the history of prog - which may well have been released before ITCOTCK. East of Eden deserve some more love on this site... I did review Mercator Projected, and hope to review Snafu soon.

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Posted: May 16 2009 at 04:29

Thanks for the suggestion Dean.

It took me a while to find an email address on their site, but I will let you know when/if Geoff Nicholson returns with an answer.

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Posted: May 14 2009 at 09:24

You could always ask at the band's website: http://www.eastofedentheband.com

What?

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Posted: May 14 2009 at 08:11

I have unsuccessfully tried to establish the recording and exact release date of East Of Eden's 1969 album Mercator Projected.

My copy of the albums contains two demos recorded in July 1968. So obviously it must have been recorded between this date and the release date.

Of more general interest, it would be nice to know if it was recorded and released before the King Crimson's benchmark album In the court of the criomson king.

Can anybody help?

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GentleGiant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 09 2006 Location: PantagrueLand Status: Offline Points: 445	Topic: East Of Eden's 'Mercator Projected' Posted: May 18 2009 at 07:36
	Not quite forgotten for me , this was my first prog LP in my hands ....37 years ago
	BeGiantForADay "This British band is just the cup of tea for aficionados who demand virtuosity,progress and originality in their mix." http://rateyourmusic.com/~GentleG

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24391	Posted: May 18 2009 at 07:29
	Thanks a lot for the VERY useful information! I bought Mercator Projected a couple of years ago in Rome, and immediately fell in love with it. Micky also loves it to bits, and finds it superior to the band's sophomore effort, Snafu (which, in my opinion, is much less accessible). Now we need to make people more aware of such a great album, which seems to have been very unjustly forgotten by most prog fans.

earlyprog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Neo / PSIKE / Heavy Teams Joined: March 05 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 2086	Posted: May 18 2009 at 07:25
	According to the link provided by Geoff Nicholson, Mercator Projected was recorded December '68 and released February '69. The following source also states December '68 as the recording month: http://www.discogs.com/East-Of-Eden-The-World-Of-East-Of-Eden/release/1075561

earlyprog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Neo / PSIKE / Heavy Teams Joined: March 05 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 2086	Posted: May 18 2009 at 05:59
	Raff, I fully agree om your appreciation of East Of Eden. Geof Nicholson send me this reply: Dan Mercator Projected was recorded in January 1969 I think. It must have been released in June that year (as I still have some reviews dated that month) Hope this was of help. If you want a lot more information about East of Eden there is a Polish website called pearlsofrock.republika.pl with much more information than I have. The link is: East of Eden - Main Menu Geoff Nicholson ITCOTCK was recorded in June-August '69 and released in October '69. Hence, datewise Mercator Projected beats ITCOTCK and it could be argued that the former was the first true prog rock album. Also, when East Of Eden is described as sounding like King Crimson (listen to the psyche related parts on Mercator Projected) it really ought to be the other way around: KC sounds like East Of Eden!

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24391	Posted: May 16 2009 at 08:23
	I thought that would be an appreciation thread for one of the most criminally underrated albums in the history of prog - which may well have been released before ITCOTCK. East of Eden deserve some more love on this site... I did review Mercator Projected, and hope to review Snafu soon.

earlyprog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Neo / PSIKE / Heavy Teams Joined: March 05 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 2086	Posted: May 16 2009 at 04:29
	Thanks for the suggestion Dean. It took me a while to find an email address on their site, but I will let you know when/if Geoff Nicholson returns with an answer.

Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: May 14 2009 at 09:24
	You could always ask at the band's website: http://www.eastofedentheband.com
	What?

earlyprog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Neo / PSIKE / Heavy Teams Joined: March 05 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 2086	Posted: May 14 2009 at 08:11
	I have unsuccessfully tried to establish the recording and exact release date of East Of Eden's 1969 album Mercator Projected. My copy of the albums contains two demos recorded in July 1968. So obviously it must have been recorded between this date and the release date. Of more general interest, it would be nice to know if it was recorded and released before the King Crimson's benchmark album In the court of the criomson king. Can anybody help?