C.O.B.

The Profile

C.O.B. (Clive's Original Band) were a British folk/psychedelic folk group formed by Clive Palmer after his time with the Incredible String Band. Active in the early 1970s, they released Spirit of Love (1971) and Moyshe McStiff and the Tartan Lancers of the Sacred Heart (1972), earning cult acclaim for their luminous, acoustic sound.

British folk group featuring Clive Palmer (ex–Incredible String Band), active in the early 1970s. Debut Spirit of Love released in 1971; follow-up Moyshe McStiff in 1972. The group had no designated leader and tracks were co-credited; guests included Ursula Smith of the Third Ear Band.

A lyrical, enthusiastic review of Spirit of Love (1971) praises C.O.B.’s gentle, balanced folk sound. It notes that the band had no leader, with co-credited tracks, and mentions guest Ursula Smith of Third Ear Band. The album is positioned as milder than the Incredible String Band yet rich in esoteric textures, achieving a rare purity.