Shed No Tear: The Early Late Unicorn by Unicorn, released 1 November 2024.
This version of Shed No Tear: The Early Late Unicorn comes as a 1xCD. -
"Shed No Tear - The Early Late Unicorn" flips the script on Unicorn's career, starting with their final recordings - the intimate Shed Sessions of '77-'78 - before rewinding to their late '60s origins as The Late. This musical time warp is capped by a live gem from their 1975 peak, offering a reverse-chronological dive into Britain's unsung country-rock pioneers. Ken Baker's exceptional songwriting shines throughout, from polished pop to raw early experiments. Expertly remastered by Prof. Stoned and featuring a previously unreleased track, this compilation captures the enduring charm of a band that time almost forgot. "The Early Late Unicorn" is both a perfect introduction for newcomers and a treasure trove for long-time fans, proving that Unicorn's magic never fades - it just gets better in reverse.
Tracks 1-14 previously released as Shed No Tear: The Shed Studio Sessions (2002); Tracks 15-21 on Songs From The Family Tree (2008); Track 22 previously unreleased.