Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of “Reaffirmation”, a comprehensive anthology by the unsung heroes of British early 70s rock, Help Yourself.
Help Yourself were a terrific, idiosyncratic band that straddled the line separating prog and pub rock in the era both sounds were at their peak. Unlike the vast majority of prog bands, Help Yourself were grounded in country-rock, blues, and folk (which includes British folk), not pop, classical, and jazz, and unlike most pub rockers, they had an expansive definition of rock & roll that stretched far beyond boogie. This elasticity is what made the band interesting, both then and now, and it's showcased on the terrific 2014 compilation Reaffirmation: An Anthology 1971-1973, a double-disc set that has the bulk of their highlights and captures all their delightfully odd quirks…
Fifth album by London-based country/pub rock band features 11 tracks, drawing heavily on the US west coast sound at the time. Initially recording began in 1973, but the sessions were never completed, the album never released, & the band split up. Eventually , in the winter of 2002, the original band members, with a new drummer, finally completed their fifth album. Includes original illustrated artwork along with a booklet containing new liner notes by band member Malcolm Morey.