in Colin Potter own words: This is the 100th release by ICR. The first was the compilation LP ‘We Couldn’t Agree on a Title’ in 1981. Back in those days, I never imagined – no, wait – that’s so long ago, I really can’t remember what I imagined. I know that I did think Integrated Circuit Records was a good name for a label that was ‘integrated’ (?!) and vaguely electronic. Which is why it’s now called ICR, much less of a mouthful. But it is slightly surprising to have made it to 100 releases, although I doubt we’ll make it to 200, which partly explains the title of this CD.

3 tracks totalling over 74 minutes, 2 were recorded live at London's Cafe Oto. The third is a studio mix of the music I played live a number of times, but never managed to get a decent recording.

As we have made it to 100, this seems an appropriate time to thank everyone who’s been involved in helping me keep this leaky boat afloat for over 40 years - the artists who have appeared on releases and the people who have assisted in the running of things. I hope you know how much I appreciate this. In particular I would like to thank Jonathan Coleclough, who has been designing wonderful covers (including this one) and graphics for ICR for most of its life and has been a constant studio and live partner for many years.

And finally I would like to thank the people who have bought the records, cassettes, 8 –track cartridges, CDs and downloads and showed up to see me make a fool of myself in public over the years. Without you it would have been somewhat pointless.

Colin Potter, London , 2023