Lines is a Rock album by The Walker Brothers, originally released in 1976. On Gatefold: 14 pressings tracked.
About
Following the success of <i>No Regrets</i>, the Walker Brothers put together <i>Lines</i>, an album that was first attempted in Nashville and one that sounds like it has more of the country-rock vibe to it than anything else in the Walker Brothers’ catalog. However, Nashville turned out to be the wrong place for the trio and they recorded in London instead. It’s one of the more underappreciated Walker Brothers albums, coming in 1977 when punk and new wave were taking over the critical raves. Its relatively conservative arrangements are startling coming from a band that always found its own cutting edge. However, Scott Walker is a first-class singer and his work on the title track, “Inside of You” and Boz Scaggs’ “We’re All Alone” are worth the price of admission. John Walker pulls out the sensitive “Taking It All In Stride” and covers of Jimmy Cliff’s “Many Rivers to Cross,” Jesse Winchester’s “The Brand New Tennessee Waltz” and Randy Newman’s “Have You Seen My Baby” complete a much underrated album.
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Tracklist
- 1Lines3:26
- 2Taking It All In Stride4:33
- 3Inside of You3:35
- 4Have You Seen My Baby3:31
- 5We're All Alone4:35
- 6Many Rivers to Cross4:38
- 7First Day2:23
- 8Brand New Tennessee Waltz3:11
- 9Hard to Be Friends3:27
- 10Dreaming As One3:04
Sound DNA
- Rock
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Textured sleeve. 12" cover art card insert.
Recorded at Air London Studios.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alan JonesBASS ELECTRIC BASS
- Alan ParkerACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, MANDOLIN, GUITAR , SLIDE GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, SLIDE GUITAR
- Alan SkidmoreSAXOPHONE
- Barry MorganDRUMS
- BonesBACKING VOCALS
- Brian BennettDRUMS
- Dave MacRaeELECTRIC PIANO
- Dave WilusSAXOPHONE
- Gary WalkerPERCUSSION
- Jeff DalySAXOPHONE
- John MealingPIANO
- John WalkerVOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Paul KeoghACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Roger ChurchyardVIOLIN
- Scott WalkerVOCALS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Simon PhillipsDRUMS
- Steve GrayARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR, ARRANGED BY PIANO
- The Charles Young ChoralBACKING VOCALS
14 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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