Tag Archives: Knox

The Vibrators: Pure Mania

In June 1977, “Epic” label released “Pure Mania”, the debut Vibrators (The) album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Robin Mayhew, Knox, John Ellis, Pat Collier and John “Eddie” Edwards.

Personnel:

  • Knox (M. Carnochan) – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • John Ellis – vocals, guitar
  • Pat Collier – vocals, bass
  • John “Eddie” Edwards – drums
  • Simon Humphrey, Steve Cunningham – engineer
  • Keith Morris- photography

Track listing:

All tracks by I.M. Carnochan except where noted.

  1. Into the Future…
  2. Yeah Yeah Yeah – Pat Collier
  3. Sweet Sweet Heart
  4. Keep It Clean – John Ellis
  5. Baby Baby
  6. No Heart
  7. She’s Bringing You Down
  8. Petrol – Pat Collier
  9. London Girls
  10. You Broke My Heart
  11. Whips & Furs
  12. Stiff Little Fingers – John Ellis
  13. Wrecked On You
  14. I Need a Slave
  15. Bad Time

Vibrators: V2

In April 1978, “Epic” label released “V2”, the second Vibrators studio album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Vic Maile.

Personnel:

  • Knox – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • John Ellis – vocals, guitar, keyboards, artwork
  • Gary Tibbs – vocals, bass
  • John “Eddie” Edwards – drums
  • Sisters of No Mercy – choir
  • Berlin Symphonia – strings
  • Nicky Graham – string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Knox, except where noted.

  1. Pure Mania – includes an extract from “Red House” by Jimi Hendrix
  2. Automatic Lover
  3. Flying Duck Theory – John Ellis
  4. Public Enemy No. 1- Knox, Gary Tibbs
  5. Destroy – Knox, Gary Tibbs
  6. Nazi Baby
  7. Wake Up
  8. Sulphate
  9. 24 Hour People
  10. Fall in Love
  11. Feel Alright
  12. War Zone
  13. Troops of Tomorrow