One late night in 1973, long before the days of Clear Channel's limited play lists, I was listening to the radio when they played a perfect late-night song. The 10 minute Metamorphosis by Curved Air. That autumn I went to a local department store, who had a bin of imported albums and purchased Air Cut. When CDs came out, Air Cut was one I was eager to see released in that format. It took around 30 years for the German Repertoire label to release an acceptable version. Finally 45 years after the initial release, a proper, remixed version is out. The sound is dynamic with every instrument given its due. The included booklet explains the unusual situation that led to the album, and corrects mistakes made on the original sleeve. As a progressive rock album, Air Cut is up there with Close to the Edge and Brain Salad Surgery and one more people should know about.