Fifth (Soft Machine album)

Fifth was the first Soft Machine album recorded after the departure of original drummer Robert Wyatt and continued the band's progression away from their original blend of psychedelic and progressive rock towards jazz fusion. Wyatt's replacement was Phil Howard, who contributed to the 1971 sessions that comprise side one, after which he left and was replaced by John Marshall for the 1972 sessions that comprise side two. Future member Roy Babbington worked on the album as a session musician, playing double bass on all the tracks on side two. ==Track listing==

2007 CD reissue bonus track == Personnel ==

Soft Machine Side one: • Elton Dean – alto saxophone, saxello; Fender Rhodes electric piano (2) • Mike Ratledge – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Lowrey organ • Hugh Hopper – bass guitar • Phil Howard – drums Side two: • Elton Dean – alto saxophone, saxello • Mike Ratledge – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Lowrey organ • Hugh Hopper – bass guitar • John Marshall – drums Additional musician • Roy Babbington – double bass (Side two) ==References==