On November 7, 1980, “Sire” label released “The Official Secrets Act”, the second M studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Lombard” in Dublin, and was produced by Robin Scott.
Personnel:
- Robin Scott – vocals, guitar, whistling
- Brigit Vinchon – vocals, whistling
- David Vorhaus – synthesizer
- Wally Badarou – synthesizer
- Julian Scott – bass guitar
- Philip Gould – drums
- Mark King – guitar, drums; bass
- Gary Barnacle – saxophone
- Paddy Keenan – uilleann pipes
- The Dublin Symphony Orchestra – orchestra
- Audrey Parkes – leader
- Billy Brown – vocals, whistling
- Deidre Costello – vocals, whistling
- Denis Blackham – vocals, whistling
- Des Smith – vocals, whistling
- John Keogh – vocals, whistling
- Mog Aherne – vocals, whistling
- Dónal Lunny – arrangements
- Bill Whelan – arrangements
- Dave Aston – engineer
- Denis Blackham – engineer
- Philip Begley – engineer
- Peter Ashworth – front cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Robin Scott, except where noted.
- Transmission (The World Is at Your Fingertips)
- Join the Party
- Working for the Corporation
- You Country Needs You
- M’aider
- Relax
- Maniac
- Keep it to Yourself
- Abracadabra – Robin Scott, Brigit Novik
- Official Secrets
