On the Other Hand There's a Fist

by Jona Lewie

On the Other Hand There's a Fist cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1978
  • Label: Stiff
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 52:28
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released on the iconic Stiff Records label, this solo effort bridges the gap between traditional pub rock and the emerging synthesizer-driven new wave. Jona Lewie brings his eccentric, quirky songwriting sensibilities to the forefront, blending classic rock and roll piano with off-kilter, modern pop structures.

Genres

Descriptors: satirical, witty, theatrical, piano, retro

Tracklist

  1. The Baby, She's On The Street (2:21)
  2. Vous et moi (2:11)
  3. Hallelujah Europa (4:04)
  4. Feeling Stupid (3:36)
  5. On The Road (2:41)
  6. I'll Get By In Pittsburgh (1:45)
  7. Laughing Tonight (2:06)
  8. Bang-A-Lang-A-Boom-Er-Rang-Man (3:02)
  9. The Fairground Ride (3:27)
  10. Bureaucrats (2:44)
  11. Police Trap (2:58)
  12. The Last Supper At The Masquerade (4:07)

Credits

  • Belinda - backing vocals
  • Cathy Cleland - backing vocals
  • Dorris Henderson - backing vocals
  • Helen Robinson - backing vocals
  • Mick Smythe - drums
  • Rob Carol - drums
  • Malcolm Mortimore - drums, congas
  • Clive Chappel - electric guitar, bass guitar, rhythm guitar

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