Reveal (Fischer-Z)
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Reveal is an album by the new wave rock band Fischer-Z
. In the summer of 1981 John Watts split up with his group, Fischer-Z, on the grounds that his art could not evolve within the context of the band. Prompted by the encouragement of the well-received Fischer-Z album, Red Skies Over Paradise
, Watts soon embarked on a solo career, releasing his first solo album, One More Twist (1982), followed quickly by his second, The Iceberg Model (1983). Watts toured extensively and even produced a mini-album for Zulu artist Busi Mhlongo
. He released an album entitled Quick Quick Slow under the name The Cry in 1984.
After touring and releasing an album per year up until 1985 John Watts was trying to resolve his role of constantly touring with that of being a father of two children. Over the ensuing years he started to develop and record new material with multi-talented musician, Ian Porter. In 1987 John Watts began to record material under the Fischer-Z name again — but, with one twist — Watts was now the only original member of the group and it was his "musical vision". Original Fischer-Z keyboardist, Steve Skolnik, did however make a minor contribution to the album.
Fischer-Z
Fischer-Z were a British rock band formed in 1976 by John Watts and Steve Skolnik at Brunel University. The original line-up consisted of John Watts , David Graham , Steve Skolnik , and Steve Liddle .-History:...
. In the summer of 1981 John Watts split up with his group, Fischer-Z, on the grounds that his art could not evolve within the context of the band. Prompted by the encouragement of the well-received Fischer-Z album, Red Skies Over Paradise
Red Skies Over Paradise
Red Skies over Paradise is a 1981 album by Fischer-Z. This was the last album released under the classic line-up, despite the departure of keyboardist, Steve Skolnik. This album featured many songs about politics and several references to the Cold War, the album title and cover in particular...
, Watts soon embarked on a solo career, releasing his first solo album, One More Twist (1982), followed quickly by his second, The Iceberg Model (1983). Watts toured extensively and even produced a mini-album for Zulu artist Busi Mhlongo
Busi Mhlongo
Busi Mhlongo , born as Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, was originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa, Busi Mhlongo was considered by many to be a virtuoso singer, dancer and composer whose music defies categorization....
. He released an album entitled Quick Quick Slow under the name The Cry in 1984.
After touring and releasing an album per year up until 1985 John Watts was trying to resolve his role of constantly touring with that of being a father of two children. Over the ensuing years he started to develop and record new material with multi-talented musician, Ian Porter. In 1987 John Watts began to record material under the Fischer-Z name again — but, with one twist — Watts was now the only original member of the group and it was his "musical vision". Original Fischer-Z keyboardist, Steve Skolnik, did however make a minor contribution to the album.
Track listing
All songs written by John Watts.- The Perfect Day
- Leave It To The Businessmen To Die Young
- I Can't Wait That Long
- Tallulah Tomorrow
- Realistic Man
- Fighting Back The Tears
- Big Drum
- Heartbeat
- It Takes Love
- So Far
- Marguerite (appears only on CD releases)
Personnel
- John Watts - lead vocals, guitar
- Ian Porter - bass, keyboards, percussion programming
- Steve Kellner - drums
- Jennie Cruse - vocals
- Alan Morrison - guitar
- Denis Haines - keyboards
Additional musicians
- Pete Sinden - bass
- Geoff Dugmore - drum
- Tim Moore - keyboards
- Steve Greatham - bass
- Lorenza Johnson - backing vocals
- Judy La Rose - backing vocals
- The Sapphires - backing vocals
- Mark Fox - percussion
- Mike Benn - keyboards
- Steve Skolnik - keyboards
- Mick Donnelly - saxophone