'We recorded this album', said ToDs Julian Ferris-Phatson upon its release in 1982, 'so that nobody would ever have to listen to it. Ever.' A bold claim for sure, but then this is a recording that makes many bold claims in its own right. Indeed the second track on side five of the triple vinyl set is called 'Bold Claim'. As is, confusingly, the first track on side six. The Table's eighth album and third of their infamous electro-prog-gothic-gospel-funk phase, this was their final release before the departure of 3'6" bassist and founder member Isaac Lark to form the Bold Claimants. A rare and previously unreleased 'side seven' finally surfaced in 2000, while Table of Drops continue to tour to this day, albeit with cellist Sunita Bee the only surviving member from their 70s heyday, and given her legendary reluctance to perform with other musicians, the shows consist primarily of solo cello music entirely unrelated to the ToDs back catalogue. P...