Sunburst Finish (album)
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| Studio album by Be-Bop Deluxe | ||||
| Released | February 1976 | |||
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| Label | Harvest | |||
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Sunburst Finish is the third studio album by art rock band Be-Bop Deluxe, released in February 1976.[1] It was recorded in Abbey Road Studios, London.[2]
The album contains what would become one of their few forays into chart success; the February 1976 single "Ships in the Night", which reached number 23 in the UK Singles Charts.
Keyboardist Andy Clark, who had served as a temporary member during Be-Bop Deluxe's 1975 Futurama tour, joined the band as a full member for this album. He remained until the band was dissolved by Bill Nelson in 1978 and would be the only member of Be-Bop Deluxe apart from Bill Nelson to become part of Bill Nelson's Red Noise.
Track listing
All songs written by Bill Nelson
- "Fair Exchange" – 4:49
- "Heavenly Homes" – 3:36
- "Ships in the Night" – 4:03
- "Crying to the Sky" – 3:57
- "Sleep That Burns" – 5:16
- "Beauty Secrets" – 2:47
- "Life in the Air Age" – 3:59
- "Like an Old Blues" – 3:27
- "Crystal Gazing" – 3:24
- "Blazing Apostles" – 4:29
- "Shine" (Reissue bonus track)
- "Speed of the Wind" (Reissue bonus track)
- "Blue as a Jewel" (Reissue bonus track)
Personnel
- Bill Nelson - electric and 12-string guitars, lead vocals
- Andy Clark - keyboards, synthesizer
- Charlie Tumahai - bass guitar, backing vocals
- Simon Fox - drums
Cover photograph
John Thornton photographed the cover[3] based on a concept by Mike Doud.[4] The model was Nicky Howarth Dwek.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ Be Bop Deluxe Discography
- ↑ Sunburst Finish album sleeve notes. Kevin Cann, 1990
- ↑ BEE (sic) BOP DELUXE circa 1975
- ↑ Sunburst Finish - Credits
External links
- Sunburst Finish at Discogs (list of releases)
- Be Bop Deluxe Discography
