On October 1, 1974, “Island“ label released “Fear”, the fourth John Cale studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at the “Sound Techniques”, and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by John Cale.

Personnel:

• John Cale- vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, viola
• Brian Eno- synthesizer, effects, executive producer
• Phil Manzanera- guitar, slide guitar
• Richard Thompson- slide guitar
• Bryn Haworth- slide guitar
• Brian Turrington – bass
• Archie Leggatt – bass
• Fred Smith – drums
• Michael Desmarais – drums
• Judy Nylon- lead vocals
• Irene Chanter – background vocals
• Doreen Chanter- background vocals
• Liza Strike – background vocals, girl’s choir

Track listing:

All tracks by John Cale

1. Fear is a Man’s Best Friend
2. Buffalo Ballet
3. Barracuda
4. Emily
5. Ship of Fools
6. Gun
7. The Man Who Couldn’t Afford to Orgy
8. You Know More Than I Know
9. Momamma Scuba