Room - Pre Flight (Blues Rock, Prog Rock)

Room – Pre-Flight (1970 (UK)

Basic Album Information
Album Title: Pre-Flight
Artist: Room
Release Year: 1970
Country: United Kingdom
Label: Deram Records (Decca's progressive rock label)
Producer: Fritz Fryer
Genre: Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, jazz rock, British underground rock
Format: LP (Some CD and reissue versions exist)

Music Style & Characteristics
Fundamentally a band based on the jazz rock + prog rock style.
Wind instrumentation is emphasized: trumpet, saxophone, flute play major roles.
A rare structure featuring both female and male vocals.
Blends elements of blues and psychedelia to create a distinctive British underground sound.
Characterized by extended instrumental sections, improvisation, and dark, dramatic arrangements.
Though overlooked at the time, it has since gained recognition as a cult classic.




Band Members
Jane Kevern – Vocals
Dave Lawson – Vocals / Guitar
Bob Jenkins – Drums
Chris Williams – Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Roy Heather – Bass
Steve Edge – Guitar


Production and Background
The band was originally an underground group active mainly in Wales and southern England.
They signed with the Deram label after an audition, and Pre-Flight became the band's debut and final album.
Though it didn't achieve significant commercial success within the prog scene at the time, it was later rediscovered as a rare gem.
Its harmonious blend of brass and female vocals is particularly highly regarded among later collectors.

Evaluation
Initial reception: Limited, primarily underground-focused response.
Current evaluation:
Regarded as a hidden gem of early 1970s British progressive rock.
Secured cult status through its unique blend of jazz rock + progressive rock + psychedelia.
The original LP commands extremely high prices on today's collector market.



A1 Pre-Flight - Parts I & II 00:00
A2 Where Did I Go Wrong 08:34
A3 No Warmth In My Life 14:29
A4 Big John Blues 19:04

B1 Andromeda 21:40
B2 War 26:47
B3 Cemetery Junction - Parts I & II 31:20