Catapilla

The second and last album by the English band Catapilla, released by Vertigo in 1972 in a die-cut sleeve: four long tracks of jazz-rock with Anna Meek's vocals and Robert Calvert's saxophones over organ and guitar.

Legendary progressive rock band Caterpillar, who left two albums to Vertigo. Rehearsal recordings from around 1970, before their album debut, have been unearthed and released on CD for the first time! Anna Meek sang vocals on the studio album, but Joe Meek (Julian Jay Savarin) left the band just before recording, and the arrangements of the album songs are quite different. In addition, the album contains seven songs not included on the album, making this a coveted item for enthusiasts! Paper jac…

Caterpillar is an ultra-rare disc on the Vertigo label, with the original recording fetching a hefty price. First release from ‘71, featuring the charming vocals of Anna Meek and the exotic saxophone of Robert Calvert. The style is a chaotic blend of jazz rock, hard rock and progressive rock elements, a masterpiece that rolls with the flavour of early 70s British progressive rock, similar to early Gong and Soft Machine. Produced by Black Sabbath manager Patrick Meehan. Long awaited, first domest…