Album: The Human Menagerie by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel (1973)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "The Human Menagerie" is the debut studio album by Cockney Rebel. Produced by Neil Harrison, it was released by EMI Records in November 1973.The album failed to appear on British or American charts.
The album contains their first classic single "Sebastian", which was a hit record in several countries, though never made it to the top 20 in Britain ( maybe because of its 7 minutes playing time ).  

The album was re-released in 2004 with the original charting single of "Judy Teen" included as a bonus track.

Artist Background: Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel are an English rock band from the early 1970s. Their music covers a range of styles from pop to progressive rock. Over the years they have had five albums in the UK Albums Chart and twelve singles in the UK Singles Chart. Steve Harley grew up in London's New Cross area and attended Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College. His musical career began in the late 1960s when he was busking (with John Crocker aka Jean-Paul Crocker) and performing his own songs, some of whic... Part of the London ,England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London ,England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, Gritty, 1970s, Album

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"The Human Menagerie" is the debut studio album by Cockney Rebel. Produced by Neil Harrison, it was released by EMI Records in November 1973.The album failed to appear on British or American charts.
The album contains their first classic single "Sebastian", which was a hit record in several countries, though never made it to the top 20 in Britain ( maybe because of its 7 minutes playing time ).  

The album was re-released in 2004 with the original charting single of "Judy Teen" included as a bonus track.

The Human Menagerie

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

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