''An Ancient Lie'' is a compilation of prior releases by the British
progressive rock band
Mach One
Mach One are a British neo-progressive rock band, founded in 1980 by a group of students attending Burlington Danes High School in West London. After a series of studio demos, school gigs and lineup changes, the band attracted the attention of ...
. Released in 2002, it included songs like "Into The Pit" from their 1983 LP release ''
Lost For Words'' (distributed via
Pinnacle Records), "No Time To Sleep" from their 1982 cassette release ''Six of One'' plus some never before released material such as "Machine In White" recorded in 1984 just before they disbanded.
The album cover featured artwork provided by
Glenn Fabry
Glenn Fabry (; born 24 March 1961) is a British comics artist known for his detailed, realistic work in both ink and painted colour.
Career
Glenn Fabry's career began in 1985, drawing ''Sláine (comics), Slaine'' for ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD ...
, better known for his work as a British Comics artist.
Track listing
# "Into the Pit" – 7:59
# "Amadeus" – 3:22
# "Essence of Life" – 5:52
# "Primevil Man" – 3:11
# "Lovers Only" – 4:16
# "Shout for Francesca" – 3:20
# "Sands of Time" – 4:05
# "Machine in White" – 3:34
# "Clockwork Subversive" – 2:56
# "New Worlds" – 2:49
# "Me" – 3:06
# "Center of the Universe" – 5:37
# "No Time to Sleep" – 3:16
# "That's What It's All About" – 0:49
Band members
* Tim Sprackling – keyboards
* Geoff Sprackling – lead guitar
* Peter Matuchniak – rhythm guitar
* Simon Strevens – drums, backing vocals
* Steve Fisher – lead vocals (1983–84)
* Jon Bankes – bass, backing vocals (1983–84)
* Martin Polley – bass (1981–82)
* Judith – backing vocals, violin
References
External links
DPRP Dutch Progressive Rock reviewProGGnosis review
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2002 albums
Mach One albums