{"product_id":"cunning-stunts-caravan","title":"Cunning Stunts, Caravan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCaravan – Cunning Stunts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Caravan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Cunning Stunts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Sixth Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e July 25, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Decca Records \/ Deram Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Progressive Rock \/ Canterbury Scene \/ Jazz-Fusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eCunning Stunts\u003c\/b\u003e (a playful spoonerism that reflects the band's persistent British wit) marked a period of significant change for the Canterbury legends. It was the first album to feature bassist\/vocalist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003eMike Wedgwood\u003c\/b\u003e (formerly of Curved Air), who stepped in to replace John G. Perry. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"320\"\u003eTollington Park Studios\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"348\"\u003eDecca Studios\u003c\/b\u003e, the album saw the band leaning into a more polished, high-fidelity sound. While still firmly rooted in the progressive movement, the production—handled by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"518\"\u003eDavid Hitchcock\u003c\/b\u003e—incorporated more prominent jazz-fusion elements and sophisticated pop sensibilities, making it one of their most professionally \"slick\" offerings of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a dynamic mix of whimsical pop-rock and ambitious, technical suites that showcase the band's instrumental prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Epic Suite:\u003c\/b\u003e The centerpiece of the album is the 18-minute multi-part masterpiece \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eThe Love in Your Eye \/ To Catch Me a Brother \/ Subsultus \/ Debu \/ Tilbury Kecks\u003c\/b\u003e. It features a full brass section and expansive string arrangements, representing the peak of Caravan's symphonic-jazz ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Songwriting Energy:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Wedgwood made an immediate impact with the track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eThe Show of Our Lives\u003c\/b\u003e, a beautifully structured, melodic rock song that became a live staple and is widely considered one of the band's finest vocal moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Canterbury\" Wit:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eStuck in a Hole\u003c\/b\u003e feature Pye Hastings’ characteristic light-hearted delivery and catchy hooks, proving that the band could maintain their \"Englishness\" even within complex arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFusion Flare:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eNo Backstage Pass\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eWelcome the Day\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrate the tighter, more rhythmic interplay between the musicians, reflecting the influence of the burgeoning jazz-fusion scene of the mid-70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eCunning Stunts\u003c\/b\u003e was the band's most successful chart performer in the UK, reaching \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003e#50 on the UK Albums Chart\u003c\/b\u003e. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"170\"\u003eDecca\/Deram\u003c\/b\u003e pressings are highly regarded for their exceptional soundstage and instrumental separation—making it a favorite for audiophiles who enjoy the nuances of 70s prog. The iconic cover art, featuring the band members performing \"stunts\" in a surreal landscape, is a classic of the era's visual style. It is an essential inventory item for any Shopify store catering to fans of British Progressive Rock, the Canterbury Scene, or high-concept 1970s vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Caravan, Cunning Stunts, Progressive Rock, Canterbury Scene, 1975 Vinyl, Decca Records, Deram Records, Pye Hastings, Mike Wedgwood, Jazz-Fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 70s Progressive Rock Essentials, The Canterbury Scene Vault, Symphonic Rock Masterpieces, British Prog Legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft Machine, Camel, Hatfield and the North, Genesis, Gong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caravan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343793357117,"sku":"5502","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/81lb414mdLL._UF350_350_QL50.jpg?v=1769918206","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/cunning-stunts-caravan","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}