Deadlines

by Strawbs

Deadlines cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 1978
  • Label: Arista
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 37:48
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Chas Cronk, Tony Fernandez, Robert Kirby, Jeffrey Lesser, Dave Lambert, John Mealing, Dave Cousins

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Completing their transition away from their progressive folk origins, the band embraces a polished, radio-friendly pop-rock sound on this release. 'Deadlines' is marked by shorter, heavily synthesized arrangements and commercial hooks, reflecting the late-1970s industry shift towards accessible arena rock.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. No Return (4:58)
  2. Joey And Me (3:52)
  3. Sealed With A Traitor's Kiss (3:21)
  4. I Don't Want To Talk About It (3:56)
  5. The Last Resort (4:08)
  6. Time And Life (4:12)
  7. New Beginnings (3:42)
  8. Deadly Nightshade (3:56)
  9. Words Of Wisdom (5:43)

Credits

  • Strawbs - primary artist
  • Chas Cronk - acoustic guitar, bass, vocals, written-by
  • Dave Lambert - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Robert Kirby - autoharp, electric piano, grand piano, mellotron, organ, synthesizer [minimoog]
  • Tony Fernandez - bells, drums, tambourine, timpani
  • John Mealing - grand piano, harpsichord, organ, synthesizer [minimoog], synthesizer [polymoog]

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