PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TWELFTH NIGHT’s 1982 Smiling At Grief album was the first recordings released with new vocalist, Geoff Mann. With the 40th anniversary arriving in 2022, it was decided to celebrate Smiling At Grief by releasing a ‘brand-new’ version, on LP for the very first time, by asking friends and peers if they would remix the album using the original master tracks.

The response was amazing as contributions were received from Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), Peter Jones (Camel), Simon Godfrey (Tinyfish), Tim Bowness & Brian Hulse, Rob Reed (Magenta), Karl Groom (Threshold), Lee Abraham & Stu Nicholson, Dean Baker (Galahad), & Mark Spencer amongst others. Some are straight remixes, some enhanced with new instrumentation, and some have been radically reworked, to produce an album that will be treasured by all prog rock fans.

The LP is being released on heavyweight RED vinyl and includes an insert with all the lyrics as well as some original artwork by Geoff Mann. Only 300 copies of the LP are being pressed – strictly limited edition! Includes, personalised insert / postcards from Twelfth Night!

REVIEW
This is easily my favourite period of Twelfth Night, when the band were reaching for some kind of new wave / progressive hybrid - and successfully so, they really captured something of that moment in time, both the past and the future. Even if these were meant to be quick and dirty demo recordings it’s been great to be given the chance to elevate the sonics a little (hopefully!). --Steven Wilson

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Smiling At Grief was recorded at Woodcray Manor Farm Studios, Berkshire in November 1981, and released on cassette in 1982. Brian Devoil: drums, Geoff Mann: vocals, Clive Mitten: bass & keyboards, Andy Revell: guitar, Rick Battersby: keyboards.

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