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Flying Teapot is the third studio album by the British-French space rock band Gong, released in 1973. It serves as the first installment of the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy, a conceptual narrative revolving around psychedelic mythology and the character Zero the Hero. The album was the band's debut release on the newly formed Virgin Records label and blends progressive rock with jazz fusion, establishing the whimsical, avant-garde style that defined Gong's mid-1970s lineup led by Daevid Allen.
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Flying Teapot ranks #95 of 155 in the Progressive Rock Album ranking, behind Song for America, ahead of 01011001.
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What is the story behind Gong's Flying Teapot?
The album serves as the first installment of Gong's conceptual 'Radio Gnome Invisible' trilogy. The narrative revolves around psychedelic mythology, following a character named Zero the Hero who encounters angels and alien beings.
When was Flying Teapot released?
The album was released in 1973 by the British-French space rock band Gong. It was notably released on the Virgin Records label, marking one of the very first releases for Richard Branson's newly founded company.
Who are the key musicians on Flying Teapot?
The album features the classic Gong lineup, led by founding member Daevid Allen and featuring Gilli Smyth's distinctive 'space whisper' vocals. It also includes notable contributions from Steve Hillage on guitar and Didier Malherbe on saxophones.
What genre of music is Flying Teapot?
It is widely considered a classic of the space rock genre, heavily incorporating psychedelic rock elements. The music features hypnotic, repeating riffs, glissando guitar work, and eccentric synthesizer soundscapes.
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