Sides is officially the third (but technically the fourth) solo album from former Genesis

Genesis (band)

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...

 guitarist Anthony Phillips

Anthony Phillips

Anthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...

. It was released in 1979 by Passport Records. For a limited period it was sold bundled with a complimentary copy of his Private Parts and Pieces

Private Parts and Pieces

Private Parts and Pieces is officially the fourth solo album from guitarist Anthony Phillips. Unlike his previous releases, this one was assembled as a collection of instrumental music, rather than as an explicit attempt at a commercial album. It was first released in the U.S. in November 1978...

album.

This album was produced by Rupert Hine

Rupert Hine

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 and intended for a mainstream audience. On the original LP

Gramophone record

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, side one showcased shorter pop songs, while side two highlighted longer, more progressive pieces.

Genesis crew members Dan Owen and Dale Newman provide vocals on some tracks.

Peter Cross

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 did the artwork for the album.

As part of Voiceprint's

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 continued re-issuing campaign of Ant's back catalogue, the album was re-issued in 2010 as an expanded 2 CD edition. The album is newly re-mastered from the original master tapes by Simon Heyworth and includes the non-album track "Souvenir" as an extra track on the first CD. This is in keeping with the track order of the original CD release. The second CD contains variations and alternate mixes of the songs from the album including some unique new mixes which have been made from the original multi-track masters especially for the release. The instrumental version of "Magdalen", which appeared as bonus track at the end of the original CD issue, has been moved to the second disc of this release. Also included is the edited single version of "Um & Aargh" which has not previously been available on CD. The second CD also contains two tracks originally intended for inclusion on the original album. "Catch You When You Fall" was recorded for the album but was left off because Ant was unhappy with the lyrics. A rough mix was included on Archive Collection Volume One

Archive Collection Volume I (Anthony Phillips album)

Archive Collection Volume I is the first vault release from Anthony Phillips. Compiled by Anthony Phillips and Jonathan Dann it is a 2 CD selection of previously unheard pieces and variations recorded between 1969-1990....

, the version included on the bonus CD is newly mixed in instrumental form from the 24-track master. "Before The Night" was left off the album in place of "Bleak House" as it was decided to include only one piano-based ballad.

Original Track listing

All songs written by Anthony Phillips except where indicated

1. "Um & Aargh" – 4:53
2. "I Want Your Love" – 3:57
3. "Lucy Will" – 4:07
4. "Side Door" – 3:26
5. "Holy Deadlock" (Music: Anthony Phillips; Lyrics: Martin Hall) – 3:51
6. "Souvenir" – 3:45 (CD reissue bonus track)
   • Originally the B-side of the April 1979 "Um & Aargh" single
7. "Sisters of Remindum" – 4:33
8. "Bleak House" – 6:17
9. "Magdalen" – 7:47
10. "Nightmare" – 7:27
11. "Magdalen (Instrumental)" – 6:51 (Original CD reissue bonus track only)
    • The rhythm track to original version of "Magdalen"

Original US LP Track listing

Side 1 ("First Half"):

1. "Um & Aargh"
2. "I Want Your Love"
3. "Holy Deadlock"
4. "Lucy Will"
5. "Side Door"

Side 2 ("Second Half"):

1. "Sisters of Remindum"
2. "Bleak House"
3. "Magdalen"
4. "Nightmare"

2010 Bonus CD Track listing

All songs written by Anthony Phillips

1. "Um & Aargh (instrumental mix)" – 6:55
2. "I Want Your Love (instrumental mix)" – 3:56
3. "Sisters of Remindum (alternative mix)" – 4:28
4. "Lucy Will (original mix)" – 4:10
5. "Magdalen (instrumental mix)" – 7:03
6. "Side Door (original mix)" – 3:19
7. "Um & Aargh (7" single mix)" – 3:54
8. "Souvenir (instrumental mix)" – 3:49
9. "Bleak House (alternative mix)" – 6:21
10. "Nightmare (alternative mix)" – 7:35
11. "Catch You When You Fall (instrumental mix)" – 3:22
12. "Before The Night (demo)" – 5:06

Personnel

• Anthony Phillips
  Anthony Phillips
  Anthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
  
  : guitar
  Guitar
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  s on CD1: all tracks; CD2: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, keyboards
  Keyboard instrument
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   on CD1: all tracks; CD2: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and lead vocals
  Singing
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   on CD1: 1, 3, 5; CD2: 7 (with additional vocals on 4, 6)
• Michael Giles
  Michael Giles
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  : drums
  Drum kit
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   on CD1: all tracks; CD2: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
• John G. Perry: Bass
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   on CD1: all tracks; CD2: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
• Dale Newman: Lead Vocals on CD1: 8; CD2: additional vocals on 6, 7, 9
• Dan Owen: Lead Vocals on CD1: 2, 4, 6; CD2: 6 with additional vocals on 7
• Ray Cooper
  Ray Cooper
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  : percussion
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   on CD1: all tracks; CD2: 6, 7
• Frank Ricotti
  Frank Ricotti
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  : Timpani on CD1
• Morris Pert
  Morris Pert
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  : Congas on CD1: 3
• Mel Collins
  Mel Collins
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  : Tenor saxophone on CD1: 4
• John Hackett
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  : Flute on CD1: 6
• Ralph Bernascone: Lead Vocals on CD1: 10
• Vic Stench
  Anthony Phillips
  Anthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
  
  : Cellos on CD1: 3 and Bass on CD1: 8

(These last two credits are running jokes which appear across many of Ant's albums. Ralph Bernascone is a friend who is frequently credited. In this case, he is credited with vocals on a track without vocals. Vic Stench is a pseudonym for Ant himself.)

Source: 2010 CD Reissue Liner Notes.