Schizophonia

by Mike Batt

Schizophonia cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1977
  • Label: Epic
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 36:24
  • Community rating: 3.34/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Composer and producer Mike Batt delivers a grandiose, heavily orchestrated conceptual album blending symphonic rock with classical crossover aspirations. The record weaves dense, cinematic arrangements with introspective, lush pop melodies, occasionally incorporating Middle Eastern motifs. It showcases a highly ambitious, theatrical approach to late-70s art rock.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, islamic, complex

Tracklist

  1. The Ride To Agadir (6:41)
  2. Berber's Prayer (2:10)
  3. The Walls Of The World (3:23)
  4. Insh'Allah (5:04)
  5. The Fires Of Rabat (2:57)
  6. It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time (2:56)
  7. Bourree (1:36)
  8. Railway Hotel (3:20)
  9. Voices In The Dark (4:02)
  10. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (4:10)

Credits

  • Michael Hasted - painting [paintings]
  • Maurice Wilson - typography
  • Les Hurdle - bass
  • Clem Cattini - drums
  • Alan Parker - guitar
  • Chris Spedding - guitar
  • Roger McKew - guitar
  • Ray Cooper - percussion

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