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 Oliver/Dawson Saxon

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 (resulting from a split of Saxon

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), Girlschool

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 and Tygers of Pan Tang

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. The album features both new songs and already published ones, sometimes re-recorded for the occasion. The release of the album was followed by a UK tour of the three bands together. The cover design was by Robb Weir's nephew and Vectis radio DJ, Tim Pritchard with Paris based designer Kev Baldwyn. The painting used was commissioned by Robb Weir and painted by Isle of Wight based artist, John Patty.

Track listing

1. "World's Gone Crazy" (Oliver/Dawson Saxon) - 5:32
2. "Passion" (Girlschool) - 3:06
3. "Love Potion No. 9 2003" (Tygers of Pan Tang) - 3:01
4. "Nursery Crimes" (Oliver/Dawson Saxon) - 5:08
5. "Mad Mad Sister" (Girlschool) - 3:51
6. "Godspeak" (Tygers of Pan Tang) - 5:56
7. "Räder Aus Stahl" (Oliver/Dawson Saxon) - 4:23
8. "Coming Your Way" (Girlschool) - 3:24
9. "Mystical" (Tygers of Pan Tang) - 4:54
10. "Broken" (Oliver/Dawson Saxon) - 6:45
11. "Believe" (Girlschool) - 3:29
12. "Hellbound 2003" (Tygers of Pan Tang) - 3:23
13. "Ghost" (Oliver/Dawson Saxon) - 5:07
14. "Innocent" (Girlschool) - 3:08
15. "Firepower" (Tygers of Pan Tang) - 4:42

Oliver/Dawson Saxon

• John Ward - vocals
• Graham Oliver - guitar
• Haydn Conway - guitar
• Steve Dawson - bass
• Nigel Durham - drums

Girlschool

• Kim McAuliffe – vocals, guitar
• Jackie Chambers – lead guitar
• Enid Williams – vocals, bass
• Denise Dufort – drums

Tygers of Pan Tang

• Richie Weeks - vocals
• Robb Weir - guitar
• Dean "Deano" Robertson - guitar
• Brian West - bass
• Craig Ellis - drums