Bongo Headache from Holding Pattern by The Gist

Many of The Gist's experiments work because underlying each one is a solid composition.  Proof can be found in Weekend’s reworking of Stuart’s “Carnival Headache” into one of their more memorable pop songs.  A percussion-crazed version of an “Embrace The Herd" tune - likely for a lark!

Lost in a swirl of ideas after the break-up of Young Marble Giants, Stuart began working with anyone at hand who seemed to have a spark and started writing and recording, then writing and recording more. And more.

Although only three 7"s and one album from this fertile period were released, several albums of material were recorded, and our pledge is to compile and release the best of it.