Titus Groan

Musical Group

Forfans of proto‑prog, late 1960s/early 1970s psychedelic and folk‑rock; collectors of obscure british progressive records.
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The Profile

A British quartet led by singer/keyboardist/guitarist Stuart Cowell that mixed proto‑prog and late‑psychedelic sounds with pop, folk and R&B. Their material includes the suite "Hall of Bright Carvings"; a CD reissue titled Titus Groan ... Plus added the three tracks from the band's first EP.

Members named in contemporary coverage/reviews include Stuart Cowell (singer/keyboardist/guitarist), Tony Prestland (horns/pipes) and John Lee (bass). The group was associated with the Dawn label (a subsidiary of Pye) and played the Hollywood Pop Festival near Newcastle on May 23, 1970. A CD reissue in 1989 collected the original album plus the EP bonus tracks.

A single detailed DeBaser review praises Titus Groan's wide-ranging blend of proto‑prog, late psychedelia, folk and R&B. The four‑part suite "Hall of Bright Carvings" is highlighted as a standout. The CD reissue adds three EP tracks that expand the band's folk-rock side.

Notable Quotes

❝ The question arises spontaneously: is it always the same band playing for you? Well, yes, but it’s enough to make you pull your hair out: side A is vastly different from side B which is vastly different from the EP added as a bonus track to the compact disc reissued in 1989...

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