Apocalypso (The Motels album)
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Apocalyso was intended to be the third studio album by the band The Motels
, recorded between April and August, 1981, but it was rejected by the Capitol Records
promotions department. The album that was re-worked and released is All Four One
. Apocalypso remained unreleased until 2011.
The Motels
The Motels are a New Wave music band from the Los Angeles area best known for "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer", each of which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982 and 1983, respectively. Their song "Total Control" reached #4 on the Australian charts in 1980...
, recorded between April and August, 1981, but it was rejected by the Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
promotions department. The album that was re-worked and released is All Four One
All Four One
All Four One is the third studio album by the New Wave band The Motels, released in 1982. The album felt like the 'fourth album' to the band, as it is mostly a re-recording of an unreleased album titled Apocalypso.-Background and writing:...
. Apocalypso remained unreleased until 2011.
Track listing
- "Art Fails" (Martha Davis, Tim McGovern) - 2:58
- "Tragic Surf" (Davis, McGovern) - 3:52
- "Only The Lonely" (Davis) - 3:28
- "Schneekin'" (Davis) - 4:12
- "So L.A." (Davis) - 3:36
- "Apocalyso" (Davis) - 4:07
- "Mission of Mercy" (Davis) - 3:37
- "Lost But Not Forgotten" (Davis) - 4:26
- "Who Could Resist That Face" (Davis) - 4:12
- "Sweet Destiny" (Davis) - 2:12
Bonus Tracks
- "Art Fails" (alternate version)(Davis, McGovern) - 2:56
- "Don't You Remember" (4-track demo) (Michael Goodroe) - 6:18
- "Tragic Surf" (4-track demo) (Davis, McGovern) - 3:57
- "Fiasco" (4-track demo) (Marty Jourard) - 3:11
- "Obvioso" (4-track demo) (Goodroe) - 3:14
- "Only The Lonely" (4-track demo) (Davis) - 3:42
- "Only The Lonely" (TV mix) (Davis) - 3:41
The Motels
- Martha Davis: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Tim McGovern: Lead Guitar
- Marty Jourard: Keyboards, Saxophone
- Michael Goodroe: Bass
- Brian GlascockBrian GlascockBrian Glascock is known as a rock drummer for The Gods, Toe Fat, Bee Gees, Carmen, Captain Beyond and The Motels. He also played on albums by Joan Armatrading, Dolly Parton and Iggy Pop and performed in a music video with Nancy Wilson of Heart.He currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he...
: Drums
Production
Credits are taken from the CD's liner notes.- Produced by Val GarayVal GarayVal Garay is a record producer and engineer who has worked with Kim Carnes, The Motels, Marty Balin, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Armatrading, Dolly Parton, Pablo Cruise, James Taylor, Queensrÿche, Cock Robin, Dramarama, EZO, Ringo Starr, Linda Ronstadt, Sarah Brightman, Nicolette Larson, and Reel Big Fish,...
- Produced for Release, 2011 by Cheryl Pawelski
- Arranged by Tim McGovern
- Assistant Production by Niko Bolas