Watch

by Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Watch cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 February 1978
  • Label: Bronze
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 54:30
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Chris Slade, Pat King, Manfred Mann, Victy Silva, Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Dave Flett, Kim Goody, Stevie Lange, Chris Thompson

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Driven by their hit cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Blinded by the Light" (included here in its live format) and the studio single "Mighty Quinn", 'Watch' showcases Manfred Mann's distinct synthesizer sound. The album efficiently merges sprawling progressive rock instrumentation with polished, commercially viable melodies.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, melodic, rhythmic, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Circles (4:49)
  2. Drowning on Dry Land / Fish Soup (6:00)
  3. Chicago Institute (5:47)
  4. California (5:31)
  5. Davy's on the Road Again (5:54)
  6. Martha's Madman (4:52)
  7. Mighty Quinn (6:29)
  8. Davy's on the Road Again - Single Edit (3:38)
  9. California - Single Edit (3:45)
  10. Bouillabaisse (4:01)
  11. Mighty Quinn - Single Edit (3:38)

Credits

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