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![LotG-final-final-cover.jpg](/images/site/uploads/Current%20CD%20covers/LotG-final-final-cover.jpg)
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![TCiT-front-20.2.jpg](/images/site/uploads/Current%20CD%20covers/TCiT-front-20.2.jpg)
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![TCiT-front-20.2.jpg](/images/site/uploads/Current%20CD%20covers/TCiT-front-20.2.jpg)
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.