Phil Manzanera, 801 – Listen Now (E/VG) – LP, UK 1977

Listen Now is an LP by 801, Phil Manzanera from 1977 released on the Polydor label.

About this album

Listen Now is a sharp, adventurous prog-rock statement from 801 and Phil Manzanera, and one of the most striking British art-rock albums of the late 1970s. Released in 1977, it brought together Manzanera’s songwriting with a restless, highly polished band setting, moving between taut guitar lines, angular rhythms and concise, memorable hooks. The album’s blend of sophistication and directness helped it stand apart from more indulgent progressive rock, while songs such as Flight 19 and Law And Order gave the record real bite. It remains an important part of Manzanera’s catalogue and a fine example of adventurous rock finding commercial clarity.

Genre: Pop & Rock