PETE BROWN & HIS BATTERED ORNAMENTS A Meal You Can Shake Hands With In The Dark (2009 UK limited edition 10-track digitally remastered CD album, originally released in 1969 - The Battered Ornaments included Pete Brown [best known as the co-writerof Cream's greatest hits] on vocals and trumpet with Chris Spedding [guitar], Charlie Hart [organ] and Rob Tait [drums]. 'A Meal You Can Shake Hands With In The Dark', the group's obliquely titled debut, was produced by the late saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith, who also guests on some of the tracks. With strong solo support from Chris Spedding and such distinctive songs as 'Dark Lady', 'Station Song' and the Jack Bruce/Pete Brown classic 'The Politician', this rewarding CD is rich in lyrical flights of fancy, matched by heavy rock musicianship; includes 2 bonus recordings, presented in sealed digipak sleeve with detailed liner notes including an exclusive interview with Brown).