''Unfinished Picture'' is an album by

Rupert Hine Rupert Neville Hine (21 September 1947 – 4 June 2020) was an English record producer and musician. He produced albums for artists including Rush, Kevin Ayers, Tina Turner, Howard Jones, Saga, the Fixx, Bob Geldof, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nic ...

. It was originally released in 1973, by Purple Records, and re-released on CD in 1988 by Line Records. It was recorded at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene,

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. Music from the album was featured in the

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film ''Wheel''. The album features contributions from

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and

Simon Jeffes Simon Harry Piers Jeffes (19 February 1949 – 11 December 1997) was an English classically trained guitarist, composer and arranger. He formed, and was the primary performer of, the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. He was the composer of the ballet ''S ...

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Track listing

All music composed by Rupert Hine, all lyrics composed by David McIver; except where indicated #"Orange Song" (music by Hine,

) #"Doubtfully Grey" #"Don't Be Alarmed" #"Where in my Life" #"Anvils in Five" #"Friends and Lovers' #"Move Along" #"Concord(e) Pastich(e)" (music by Hine, Simon Jeffes) #"On The Waterline"

Personnel

*Rupert Hine - guitar, keyboards, vocals *

- guitar, bass * John Perry - bass *

- piano * Mick Waller - drums * Mike Giles - drums *John Punter - drums *

Ray Cooper Raymond Cooper (born 19 September 1947) is an English musician who has worked as a session and road-tour percussionist. During his career, Cooper has worked and toured with numerous musically diverse bands and artists including Elton John (as ...

- percussion *Dave Cass - trumpet *John Mumford - trombone *The Martyn Ford Ensemble - strings

Legacy and reception

Although Unfinished Picture did not achieve mainstream commercial success, it has garnered a cult following over the years. The experimental nature of the music, combined with the unique recording venue, has made it a noteworthy entry in Rupert Hine's discography. The collaboration with members of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, such as Simon Jeffes and Steve Nye, adds a distinctive flavor to the album, blending elements of progressive rock with classical and avant-garde influences.

Re-release and availability

The album was re-released on CD in 1988 by Line Records, making it more accessible to a new generation of listeners. This re-release helped to preserve the legacy of Rupert Hine's early work and introduced his innovative sound to a wider audience.

Album artwork

The cover art for Unfinished Picture reflects the eclectic and somewhat enigmatic nature of the music within. The design, featuring abstract and surreal elements, aligns with the experimental tone of the album. The artwork is an integral part of the album's identity, contributing to its status as a unique and memorable piece of 1970s music history. 1973 albums Rupert Hine albums Albums produced by Rupert Hine Purple Records albums {{1970s-pop-album-stub