Giles Giles & Fripp - The Cheerful Insanity of Giles Giles & FrippThe Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles and Fripp is a 1968 album from the English band Giles, Giles and Fripp. The music shows a varied mix of psychedelic pop, folk, jazz and classical influences. The songs on each LP side are connected with comedic spoken word pieces, "The Saga of Rodney Toady" and "Just George", which tell stories. The album had little recognition on first release, but has gained more attention through multiple reissues. According to

Chocolate Syrup and Three Ounces of Love

the album included a performance with Jarvis Cocker on the instant- classic album closer

which were then mixed with the sounds of the rainforest (recorded by Richard Tinti)

it sustains a sense of intimacy in a framework of great scope

Artwork and double LP gatefold packaging designed by long time collaborator Boneface

the album was shelved and Davis went on to record Tutu

and as fans know

and the ghost box sampleadelia of Boards of Canada

- Red & black galaxy coloured vinyl*

and current drummer Juan Londono

New Orleans is also a city of great musical families

on which overlapping voices build to make something strange and beautiful