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Skids
The Absolute Game
Album UK 1980 on Virgin label
Alternative (Leftfield, Experimental, New Wave, Punk, Post-Punk)
Produced and engineered by Mick Glossop for Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd. Recorded at The Manor and Audio International, Spring 1980 Mastered at The Townhouse. Management by Paul Bailey for Nearly Normal Music Ltd. Dedicated to the big boys who did it and ran away Three down five to go Includes a two-sided coloured 11 sq.in. insert with lyrics and additional credits and an A5 merchandise offer. Textured relief sleeve. The second edition release can be found here - Absolute Game (2nd edn). ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd.
Musicians
 | Skids , 1977-1982 GB artwork, sleeve concept, producer, mixed by, written by, album by |
 | Russell Webb b, *1958 GB bass, percussion, synthesizer, vocals |
 | Derek Wadsworth tb, 1939-2008 GB didgeridoo |
 | Mike Baillie dr, perc, xyl, voc, drums, percussion, xylophone, vocals |
 | Marlis Duncklau , DE engineer, assistant, vocals, additional vocals - the adults |
 | Stuart Adamson g, voc, 1958-2001 GB lead guitar, rhythm guitar, synthesizer, percussion, vocals, written by |
 | Richard Jobson voc, g, *1960 GB lead vocals, guitar, written by |
 | Gracie Benson vocals, additional vocals - the adults |
| Harriet Bakewell vocals, additional vocals - the adults |
| Mary Volke vocals, additional vocals - the adults |
| Sally Nettleton vocals, additional vocals - the adults |
| Alison Pipkin vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| Andrew Sigsworth vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| Chloe Dymott vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| David Pipkin vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| Esther Marshall vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| Hannah Yeadon vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| John Sigsworth vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| Jude Nettleton vocals, additional vocals - the children |
| Julius Newell vocals, additional vocals - the children |
Producers
| Brett Kennedy engineer, assistant |
| Paul Bailey management |
| Chris Jenkins mixed by |
| Mick Glossop producer, engineer |
Composers
| Skids |
| Richard Jobson |
| Stuart Adamson |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Absolute Game | Skids | ||
| 2 | Circus Games | Skids | 4:10 | |
| 3 | Out Of Town | Skids | Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson | 4:03 |
| 4 | Goodbye Civilian | Skids | 4:15 | |
| 5 | The Children Saw The Shame | Skids | 3:40 | |
| 6 | A Woman In Winter | Skids | 5:40 | |
| 7 | Hurry On Boys | Skids | 3:42 | |
| 8 | Happy To Be With You | Skids | 3:36 | |
| 9 | The Devils Decade | Skids | 5:42 | |
| 10 | One Decree | Skids | 3:23 | |
| 11 | Arena | Skids | 5:10 | |
| 12 | Strength Through Joy | Skids | ||
| 13 | An Incident In Algiers | Skids | 3:55 | |
| 14 | Grievance | Skids | 2:58 | |
| 15 | Strength Through Joy | Skids | 1:59 | |
| 16 | Filming Africa | Skids | 3:39 | |
| 17 | A Man For All Seasons | Skids | 1:50 | |
| 18 | Snakes And Ladders | Skids | 4:01 | |
| 19 | Surgical Triumph | Skids | 2:13 | |
| 20 | The Bell Jar | Skids | 2:33 |
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