Principal Edwards Magic Theatre
Soundtrack
ROUND ONE Reviews
Sounds March 23 1974
Diabolical. Considerably weaker than mosquito's piss. Recycle immediately .... it'd make a lovely terrier. Pete Erskine
Sounds March 30th 1974 - The Public Hits Back!!
Incompetence
I AM writing to expose the grand incompetence of Pete Erskine's album reviews. In : the past he has given bad reviews of such brilliant albums as Yes' "Tales From Topographic Oceans", but I feel my fury has reached a peak after reading his review of the Principal Edwards' album "Round One" SOUNDS 23rd March). It "was a pathetic, disgusting, review and brings out his immature attitude and limited vocabulary.
I don't know how Pete Erksine gets away with reviews like this, but one more like it and I shall come and cut HIS heart out With a rusty tent-peg. — M. D. Jagger, Hawksworth, Nr. Leeds.
Vulgar
WHAT RIGHT have you to make such a damning and vulgar criticism of "Round One" by Principal Edwards. This record is one of the most fascinating pieces of contemporary music I have had the good fortune to hear. However, I agree, the words are probably beyond the comprehension of all but the educated and most sophisticated. How dare you attempt to ruin the sale of a potential winner, which I doubt you have made the faintest attempt to appreciate let alone understand. — C. Wood, Winchmore Hill, London N.22.
Pompous
HAVING JUST
bought and listened to "Round One" by Principal Edwards, I fail to see how Peter Erskine can get away with such an unfair, unfounded, disgusting and pompous non-criticism of this album under the title "review".
I suggest you all put away vour rib-cage vibrators, clean out your ears and get down to the job- of listening. — Catherine Walker, Sutton Coldfield, Warwick*.