Alchemy

by Richard Lloyd

Alchemy cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Elektra
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:02
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the fiery dissolution of Television, the immensely talented co-lead guitarist issued a remarkably polished, incredibly melodic solo debut. The record eschews the angular, sprawling jams of his former band, opting instead for tightly constructed, jangling power pop anthems. Although it fell through the cracks commercially upon release, it remains highly regarded for its brilliant, understated guitar craftsmanship.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitar-driven, jangly, literate, witty

Tracklist

  1. Misty Eyes (3:51)
  2. In the Night (3:44)
  3. Alchemy (3:52)
  4. Woman's Ways (3:14)
  5. Number Nine (2:52)
  6. Should Have Known Better (2:53)
  7. Blue and Grey (3:36)
  8. Summer Rain (3:19)
  9. Pretend (4:15)
  10. Dying Words (4:20)

Credits

  • Richard Lloyd - primary artist, lead guitar, harmonica, piano, vocals, written-by
  • Fred Smith - bass, bass [heineken], backing vocals [background vocals], written-by
  • Vinny DeNunzio - drums, backing vocals [background vocals], written-by
  • James Mastro - guitar, written-by
  • Matthew Mackenzie - guitar, piano, backing vocals [background vocals]

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