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Gillan: Mr. Universe

On October 12, 1979, “Acrobat” label released “Mr. Universe”, the second Gillan studio album. It was recorded June – Jule 1979, at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Paul “Chas” Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns and John McCoy.

Personnel:

  • Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
  • Bernie Tormé – guitar
  • Colin Towns – keyboards, flute
  • John McCoy – bass
  • Mick Underwood – drums, percussion
  • Paul “Chas” Watkins – engineer
  • George Peckham – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, except where noted.

  1. Second Sight – Colin Towns
  2. Secret of the Dance
  3. She Tears Me Down Colin Towns
  4. Roller
  5. Mr. Universe
  6. Vengeance
  7. Puget Sound – Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé, Mick Underwood
  8. Dead of Night
  9. Message in a Bottle
  10. Fighting Man – Colin Town

Uriah Heep: Innocent Victim

November 1977, “Bronze” label released “Innocent Victim”, the eleventh Uriah Heep studio album. It was recorded July – September 1977, and was produced by Gerry Bron and Ken Hensley.

Personnel:

  • John Lawton– vocals, arrangements
  • Mick Box– guitars, arrangements
  • Ken Hensley– vocals, keyboards, guitars, arrangements
  • Trevor Bolder– bass guitar, arrangements
  • Lee Kerslake – vocals, drums, arrangements
  • Peter Gallen – engineer, mixing
  • Mark Dearnley – engineer
  • Julian Cooper – mixing assistant
  • Leaderline Artists – artwork
  • Steve Ridgeway – artwork
  • John Holmes – illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Ken Hensley, except where noted.

  1. Keep On Ridin’ – Ken Hensley, Jack Williams
  2. Flyin’ High
  3. Roller – Trevor Bolder, Pete McDonald
  4. Free ‘n’ Easy – Mick Box, John Lawton
  5. Illusion
  6. Free Me
  7. Cheat ‘n’ Lie
  8. The Dance – Jack Williams
  9. Choice – Jack Williams