Atomic Rooster: Atomic Rooster

LP Record The first incarnation of Atomic Rooster, featuring Vincent Crane (organ/vocals), Nick Graham (vocals/bass guitar), and Carl Palmer (drums), was only together long enough to record their 1970 debut album. Having risen from the ashes of the recently disbanded Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Graham – the only bassist Atomic Rooster ever had – was a last-minute addition to the band. The material was predominantly written by Crane, consisting of songs that were both heavy and versatile. A sense of agility is always present across the impressively distinct styles, from folk-inspired country songs and blues arrangements with horns to rock and jazz compositions. In his lyrics, Crane reveals his fondness for dark symbolism.