Compil. UK 1999 on Giant Electric Pea label
Rock (Symphonic Rock, Prog Rock)
'A collection of rarities (1983-1999)'. [recording details] Recorded at: Tracks 1 & 7: Nomansland, New Forest, Hampshire; June-August 1997 and January 1999 Track 2: Buchanan Gardens, North London - 25 July 1983 Track 3: Parkland Studios, Denmead, Hampshire - May 1992 Track 4: Nomansland, New Forest, Hampshire; 23-30 January 1999 Track 5: Parkland Studios, Denmead, Hampshire - 9 January 1994 Track 6: Parkland Studios, Denmead, Hampshire - September 1992 Track 8: Cava Studios, Glasgow - August-September 1984 Track 9: Taunton House, London - April 1987 Track 10: Buchanan Gardens, North London - 1983 Track 11: Universal Studio, Sidcup - April 1987 Track 12: Harlesden Gardens, North London - October 1984 Tracks 13 - 15: session for BBC Friday Rock Show at BBC Studios, Maida Vale, London - 27 April 1984. Mixed at BBC Studios, Maida Vale, London - 4 May 1984. Broadcast on 11 May and 20 July 1984. [Track details] Tracks 1 & 7: previously unreleased; unused song from Subterranea (1997) Track 2: previously unreleased; unused song from Tales From The Lush Attic (1983) Track 3: previously released on Bulba Neeny Noo (IQ Fan Club Single 1992) released September 1992, 361 copies pressed Track 4: previously unreleased Track 5: previously released on Mannerisms - A Celebration Of The Music Of Geoff Mann released August 1994 Track 6: previously released contribution to SI Magazine Compilation Disc Too (The SI Germany Disc) released in Germany in 1993. Track 8: previously released on 12" Single Barbell Is In released in November 1984 Tracks 9 & 11: previously released on Fan Club single Fascination released in June 1987 Track 10: previously unreleased although sometimes added as a secret bonustrack to original cassette copies of Seven Stories Into Eight Track 12: previously released on The Legendary IQ Free Record 7" single given away free at The Marquee, London on 31 December 1984. 500 copies pressed. Tracks 13: previously unreleased
IQ , *1980 GB album by, arranged by | |
John Jowitt b, bvoc, *1961 GB bass, written by, bass, fretless bass | |
Paul Cook dr, perc, GB drums, written by, electronic drums, roland electronic drums | |
Michael Holmes g, acg, guitar, written by, acoustic guitar, guitar, pedalboard, bass pedals, keyboards, guitar, guitars, written by, additional material, guitar synthesizer, guitar, drum programming | |
Martin Orford key, bvoc, *1959 GB keyboards, written by, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals, pedalboard, bass pedals, keyboards, backing vocals, keyboards, flute, backing vocals | |
Peter Nicholls voc, bvoc, *1959 GB lead vocals, backing vocals, written by, voice actor, vocal characterisations | |
Tim Esau b, eb, *1961 GB bass, written by, voice actor, vocal characterisations | |
Paul Menel voc, bvoc, *1963 lead vocals, lead vocals, backing vocals | |
Les Marshall g, GB voice actor, vocal characterisations |
Tony Lythgoe design, graphic design |
Peter Nicholls illustration, cover illustration |
Rob Aubrey mastered by, mastering engineer |
Dave Willis photography |
José Betancourt photography |
Laurence Dyer photography |
Paul Cox photography |
Roger Morgan photography |
Soo Cook photography |
Tom Sheehan photography |
Andy Labrow photography by |
Mark Hughes photography by |
Niall Hayden photography by |
Michael Holmes producer |
Brian Young engineer |
Tony Wilson producer |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | The Universal Scam | IQ | John Jowitt, Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Paul Cook, Peter Nicholls | 5:05 | |
2 | Wintertell | IQ | Michael Holmes, Peter Nicholls | 3:01 | |
3 | The Last Human Gateway (Middle Section) | IQ | Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Paul Cook, Peter Nicholls, Tim Esau | 4:01 | |
4 | Hollow Afternoon (1999 Recording) | IQ | Martin Orford, Peter Nicholls | 4:41 | |
5 | Apathetic And Here, I... | IQ | Geoff Mann, Michael Holmes | 7:26 | |
6 | N.T.O.C. (Resistance) | IQ | John Jowitt, Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Paul Cook, Peter Nicholls | 4:49 | |
7 | Eyes Of The Blind | IQ | Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Peter Nicholls | 3:14 | |
8 | Barbell Is In (12" Lizard Mix) | IQ | Michael Holmes, Tim Esau | 6:29 | |
9 | The Bold Grenadier | IQ | Traditional | 3:38 | |
10 | My Legs | IQ | Michael Holmes | 2:16 | |
11 | Fascination | IQ | Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Peter Nicholls | 5:53 | |
12 | Hollow Afternoon | IQ | Martin Orford, Peter Nicholls | 4:51 | |
13 | Awake And Nervous (Radio Session) | IQ | Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Paul Cook, Peter Nicholls, Tim Esau | 7:10 | |
14 | Just Changing Hands (Radio Session) | IQ | Michael Holmes, Peter Nicholls | 5:17 | |
15 | Widow's Peak (Radio Session) | IQ | Martin Orford, Michael Holmes, Paul Cook, Peter Nicholls, Tim Esau | 8:52 |
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