The second and final album by the Keith Tippett Group, released in early 1971, was heavily influenced by the band Soft Machine, not only did a composition by Hugh Hopper from their LP Volume Two provide the album title, but five band members also took part in the recording sessions for this „Canterbury LP“. Namely: Marc Charig (cornet), Nick Evans (trombone) and Elton Dean (alto saxophone/saxello), who were part of the core line-up of the Keith Tippett Group, as well as Roy Babbington (bass) and Robert Wyatt (drums). Alongside bandleader Keith Tippett (piano/electric piano), the other notable musicians were Gary Boyle (guitar), Neville Whitehead (bass), Bryan Spring, Phil Howard (drums) and Tony Uta (conga/cowbell). Released worldwide on the legendary progressive Philips sub-label Vertigo with a wonderful cover design by Roger and Martyn Dean,

Dedicated To You, But You Weren’t Listening is one of the most jazz-oriented Swirl albums. It highlights Tippett’s talent for blending stylistic influences from jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Archie Shepp and Charles Mingus with progressive rock characterised by the Canterbury Scene. As commercial success failed to materialise, the group went their separate ways and turned their attention to new musical projects. The finest British jazz and rock musicians from Canterbury at the time merged avant-garde and free jazz with progressive rock to create a fascinating and creative synthesis that remains unrivalled to this day. That's why UK originals of this album are still highly sought-after and expensive these days.