In June 1982, “Polydor” label released “Animation”, the third Jon Anderson solo album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, and was produced by Jon Anderson, Neil Kernon and Tony Visconti.

Personnel:

• Jon Anderson – vocals, acoustic guitar
• Chris Rainbow– vocals
• Clem Clempson– guitars
• Billy Kristian – guitar
• David Sancious– keyboards
• Dave Lawson – keyboards
• Ronnie Leahy – keyboards
• Blue Weaver – keyboards
• Jack Bruce – bass
• John Giblin – bass
• Stefano Cerri – electric bass
• Simon Phillips– drums, percussions
• Ian Wallace – drums
• Morris Pert – percussions
• Brazil Idiots  – Brazilian percussions
• Brother James – percussions
• Delmay String Quartet – strings

Track listing:

All tracks by Jon Anderson.

1. Olympia
2. Animation
3. Surrender
4. All in a Matter of Time
5. Unlearning (The Dividing Line)
6. Boundaries
7. Pressure Point
8. Much Better Reason
9. All Gods Children