2007 digitally remastered edition of this 1974 album. Egg were exponents of the so-called "Canterbury" style of Folk/Rock music and were focused around the compositional and keyboard playing skills of Dave Stewart (later in Hatfield & the North) and Mont Campbell and Clive Brooks. In 1974, they recorded their final album for the Virgin Record label. Featuring guest musicians such as Steve Hillage (Gong) and members of Henry Cow, the Civil Surface is now regarded as a classic of the "Canterbury" and Progressive genres. Esoteric.