On October 1, 1974, “Island“ label released “Fear”, the fourth John Cale studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at the “Sound Techniques & Olympic Studios”, in London, and was produced by John Cale. “Fear” was the first of three albums for “Island” label ,all of which were released in a period of just over a year.

Personnel:

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

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