Some said that The Cravats were an acquired taste, suitable for only a refined palate. Some said they were 'sax-riddled nothings'. In any event, the band grew from 1976/77 punk roots into the highly eclectic, inventive jazz-punk colossals of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Championed by the likes of Radio 1's John Peel and journalist Mick Mercer, the band released only a handful of singles, two albums and played live only intermittently. Cited by many other bands as influential, they developed a cult following, with discerning fans including Paul Hartnoll and Stewart Lee.
Current releases
There are two CDs currently available from Overground Records.
The Land of the Giants
A compilation double CD album featuring a range of tracks from both original albums (The Cravats in Toytown and The Colossal Tunes Out), singles and live gigs.
The Cravats in Toytown
The first Cravats album, released for the first time on CD, including all the original Small Wonder singles along with the whole album (and extra tracks)
re-imagined and re-produced by
the legendary Penny Rimbaud.
NEW RELEASE
THE CRAVATS FIRST RE-RELEASE ON VINYL
The Cravats in Toytown
The first Cravats album, re-released for the first time on vinyl. Originally released in 1980, this re-release features restored and remastered tracks and a new inner sleeve with extra photographs from the sleeve session.