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Gong
Released 1980

Jungle Windo(w)
06:23
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Much Too Old
02:46
37 plays

Preface
01:32
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- 1
- Preface
- 01:32
- 25 plays

- 2
- Much Too Old
- 02:46
- 37 plays

- 3
- Black September
- 04:05
- 16 plays

- 4
- Materialism
- 03:14
- 17 plays

- 5
- Strong Woman
- 04:32
- 15 plays

- 6
- I Am a Freud
- 01:49
- 11 plays

- 7
- O My Photography
- 09:11
- 13 plays

- 8
- Jungle Windo(w)
- 06:23
- 7 plays

- 9
- Hours Gone
- 04:05
- 19 plays

album review

Gong gone punk. About Time documents Daevid Allen's 1979 New York trip to partake of the then-happenin' CBGB's scene. The new sound is an odd hybrid of psychedelia ("Preface"), new wave ("I Am a Freud") and punk ("Much Too Old"), with a lyrical sentiment reminiscent of early-'70s Gong ("Jungle Window"). The CD opens with an effects-laden recording of Allen reciting his "trippy" poetry. Some of the compositions, like "I Am a Freud," bleed quirky rhythms and melodies resembling the work of the League of Gentlemen and Talking Heads. "Materialism" and "Strong Woman" feature Allen's glissando guitar, which seems a forerunner to the sound Fripp and Belew employed on their early-'80s King Crimson projects. "Materialism," penned by Laswell, is a standout with its dominating bass driving home the groove. Another highlight is "Jungle Window," the most Gong-like piece in the set, featuring Gary Windo's jagged sax and Laswell's popping bass. About Time is a solid CD which pleasantly expands Allen's repertoire. ~ David Ross Smith, All Music Guide