Egg was an English progressive rock band formed in July 1968. Known for their experimental and unconventional musical approach, the group released three studio albums before disbanding in 1974. Egg was founded by Dave Stewart (organ), Mont Campbell (bass, vocals) and Clive Brooks (drums). The trio emerged from the band Uriel, whose fourth member, guitarist Steve Hillage, left in 1968. Continuing as a three‑piece, the group signed with the management arm of the Middle Earth club, which encouraged them to adopt the name Egg—a change reportedly made because “Uriel” sounded too similar to “urinal.” In 1969, Egg secured a contract with Deram, the progressive imprint of Decca Records. Their self‑titled debut album appeared in March 1970. Although not a commercial breakthrough, it received enough support for the label to fund a second album. However, Deram initially shelved the follow‑up until producer Neil Slaven successfully pushed for its release. The album, The Polite Force, finally appeared in February 1971. After signing with the management team behind The Groundhogs, Egg increased their touring schedule and developed material for a third album. Despite this, they were unable to secure a new recording contract and disbanded in July 1972. In 1974, Dave Stewart—by then a member of Hatfield and the North—arranged a deal with Virgin Records for Egg to record their unreleased compositions. This resulted in the band’s final album, The Civil Surface, which featured a guest appearance by Steve Hillage. In 2007, a collection of live recordings from 1969 to 1972 was issued under the title The Metronomical Society, offering a retrospective look at the band’s live sound and improvisational style.
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Fugue in D Minor
Long Piece no 3 Part 3
Long Piece No. 3 Part 4
A Visit to Newport Hospital -The Guided Tour
Enneagram
Boilk
I Will Be Absorbed
Germ Patrol
Contrasong
Wring Out the Ground
The Song of McGillicudie
Egg 1970 Full Album
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