Henry Cow & Slapp Happy

The Profile

Henry Cow & Slapp Happy was a mid-1970s collaboration between the English avant-rock group Henry Cow and the art-pop outfit Slapp Happy, yielding the albums Desperate Straights (1975) and the politically charged In Praise of Learning (1975).

Collaborative project uniting Henry Cow and Slapp Happy; released Desperate Straights (1975) and In Praise of Learning (1975); associated with experimental rock, avant-prog, and the Rock in Opposition aesthetic.

Two reviews by fusillo cover the Henry Cow & Slapp Happy collaboration. Ratings range from 3/5 to 5/5, pointing to an overall positive reception. The focus is on Desperate Straights/Casablanca Moon and In Praise of Learning. Commentary is minimal but enthusiastic.